Zach Neal, baseball player, 2016-2023

Zach Neal

Born: 11/9/1988 in Columbia, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-05-11 | Final Game: 2023-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Zachary Sheridan Neal

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Biography

Zach Neal, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2016 to 2018. He made his Major League Baseball debut on May 11, 2016, showcasing his skills primarily with the Oakland Athletics. Throughout his time in the league, Neal was known for his ability to pitch effectively in various roles, including both starting and relief appearances. He concluded his career with a win-loss record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.35, accumulating a total of 62 strikeouts and 2 saves. Neal's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound and a strong work ethic, which enabled him to adapt to the demands of different roles within a pitching staff. Although his career was relatively brief, Neal contributed to the teams he played for during a transitional period in baseball, where pitchers were increasingly relied upon to manage high-pressure situations. His journey through the league serves as a testament to the challenges faced by many players striving to make their mark in the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 5 45 8 0 0 2 112.7 123 67 23 21 62 5.35 0

Career ERA 5.35 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 25.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2016 OAK AL 2 4 24 6 0 0 2 70.0 72 33 6 27 4.24 4.19 (-1%) -278.1
2017 OAK AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 14.7 19 13 1 10 7.98 4.36 (-83%) -762.2
2018 LAD NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 0 0 9.00 — -
2023 OAK AL 1 1 14 2 0 0 0 27.0 30 20 14 25 6.67 4.33 (-54%) -1833.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
2016 OAK AL 24 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2017 OAK AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 LAD NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 OAK AL 14 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
P 45 8 5 17 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 OAK P 24 6 3 14 0 0
2017 OAK P 6 0 1 0 0 0
2018 LAN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
2023 OAK P 14 2 1 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45