Joe Nealon

Born: 12/15/1884 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 4/2/1910 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-12 | Final Game: 1907-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1"

Full name: James Joseph Nealon

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Biography

Joe Nealon was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made his mark in the major leagues from 1906 to 1907. As a position player, Nealon showcased his talents over the course of 259 games, where he accumulated 240 hits, demonstrating both skill and consistency at the plate. Finishing his career with a batting average of .256, he contributed significantly to his teams with a total of 130 RBIs and managed to hit 3 home runs during his playing tenure. Additionally, Nealon displayed speed on the bases, successfully stealing 26 bases, which highlighted his versatility as a player. Nealon's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a transition in baseball strategies and styles of play. While not an era dominated by power hitters, Nealon's ability to contribute offensively and his agility on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not be a household name, his contributions to the game during its formative years reflect the evolving nature of baseball and the importance of all-around players in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
259	937	111	240	31	20	3	130	26	76	96	0.256	0.317	0.342	0.658	974.1

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .317 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .342 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.658 vs. league average 0.618 across their career seasons — +6.5% above 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
1906	PIT	NL	154	556	82	142	21	12	3	83	15	53	63	0.255	.247 (+3%)	.307 (+6%)	.315 (+12%)	.622 (+9%)	925.2
1907	PIT	NL	105	381	29	98	10	8	0	47	11	23	33	0.257	.245 (+5%)	.304 (-1%)	.308 (+5%)	.613 (+2%)	48.9