Thomas Neal, baseball player, 2012-2013

Thomas Neal

Born: 8/17/1987 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-09-02 | Final Game: 2013-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Thomas Joseph Neal

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Biography

Thomas Neal was a professional baseball player born in 1987, who played in Major League Baseball for a brief period from 2012 to 2013. Primarily serving as a position player, Neal's career, although short, was marked by his tenacity and determination. He appeared in a total of 15 games, where he recorded 7 hits and drove in 2 runs, culminating in a batting average of .184. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases during his time in the league, Neal's contributions were felt in moments where he showcased his skills. Neal's time in Major League Baseball came during a period characterized by a transition in offensive strategies and player development. While he may not have left a lasting statistical legacy, his journey reflects the challenges many players face as they strive to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. After his departure from the league on August 7, 2013, Neal's experience serves as a reminder of the dedication required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 38 3 7 1 0 0 2 0 1 10 0.184 0.244 0.211 0.454 0.0

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.454 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2012 CLE AL 9 23 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 0 6 0.217 — — — — 0.0
2013 NYY AL 4 11 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHC NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 11 20 1 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 CLE OF 8 7 11 1 1 1
2013 NYA OF 3 3 6 0 0 0
2013 CHN OF 1 1 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 8
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 1