Greasy Neale

Born: 11/5/1891 in Parkersburg, WV, USA

Died: 11/2/1973 in Lake Worth, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1916-04-12 | Final Game: 1924-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfred Earle Neale

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Biography

Greasy Neale was a versatile position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1916 and 1924. Born in 1891, Neale played a total of 768 games during his career, showcasing his skills primarily as an outfielder. He finished his career with 688 hits, contributing to a batting average of .259. Known for his speed on the bases, Neale recorded 139 stolen bases and drove in 200 runs, along with hitting 8 home runs. His playing style embodied the competitive spirit of the era, as he navigated the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Neale's impact extended beyond his individual statistics; he was a key player during a time of significant change in baseball. As the game began to embrace more power hitting and strategic play, Neale's speed and ability to get on base made him a valuable asset to his teams. After his playing career, he continued to influence the game, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of baseball that is remembered today.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
768	2661	319	688	71	50	8	200	139	201	281	0.259	0.319	0.332	0.651	-1317.5

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .319 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .332 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1916	CIN	NL	138	530	53	139	13	5	0	20	17	19	79	0.262	.248 (+6%)	.314 (-6%)	.326 (-6%)	.640 (-6%)	-695.1
1917	CIN	NL	121	385	40	113	14	9	3	33	25	24	36	0.294	.248 (+18%)	.312 (+10%)	.323 (+24%)	.635 (+17%)	1068.0
1918	CIN	NL	107	371	57	100	11	11	1	32	23	24	38	0.270	.255 (+6%)	.318 (+2%)	.326 (+12%)	.645 (+7%)	373.7
1919	CIN	NL	139	500	57	121	10	12	1	54	28	47	51	0.242	.262 (-8%)	.322 (-2%)	.347 (-9%)	.670 (-6%)	-499.4
1920	CIN	NL	150	530	55	135	10	7	3	46	29	45	48	0.255	.271 (-6%)	.331 (-3%)	.363 (-13%)	.694 (-8%)	-733.9
1921	PHI	NL	22	57	7	12	1	0	0	1	3	14	9	0.211	.286 (-26%)	.344 (+6%)	.395 (-42%)	.739 (-20%)	-128.1
1921	CIN	NL	63	241	39	58	10	5	0	12	9	22	16	0.241	.286 (-16%)	.344 (-11%)	.395 (-18%)	.739 (-15%)	-128.1
1922	CIN	NL	25	43	11	10	2	1	0	2	5	6	3	0.233	—	—	—	—	-45.0
1924	CIN	NL	3	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
8	28	3	10	1	1	0	4	2	5	0.357

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1919	WS	CIN	8	28	3	10	1	1	0	4	2	5	0.357

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	736	0	1569	87	48	22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1916	CIN	OF	133	307	20	9	6
1917	CIN	OF	119	216	13	5	1
1918	CIN	OF	102	249	11	5	2
1919	CIN	OF	138	285	16	13	4
1920	CIN	OF	150	347	19	5	7
1921	PHI	OF	16	16	0	3	0
1921	CIN	OF	60	128	7	5	2
1922	CIN	OF	16	18	1	3	0
1924	CIN	OF	2	3	0	0	0