Troy Neel, baseball player, 1992-1994

Troy Neel

Born: 9/14/1965 in Freeport, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-05-30 | Final Game: 1994-08-11

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Troy Lee Neel

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Biography

Troy Neel was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994. Born in 1965, Neel played primarily as a position player and was recognized for his solid offensive contributions during his brief but impactful career. He appeared in 230 games, accumulating 212 hits, 37 home runs, and 120 RBIs, while maintaining a respectable batting average of .280. Neel's ability to drive in runs and hit for average showcased his skill as a reliable middle-of-the-order hitter during an era characterized by a transition toward more power-hitting styles. Throughout his career, Neel demonstrated versatility and a keen batting eye, evidenced by his ability to connect for significant power, as highlighted by his 37 home runs. Although his career spanned a relatively short period, he left an impression on the teams he played for, including the Oakland Athletics and the Seattle Mariners. Neel's contributions to the game exemplified the type of player who thrived in the early 1990s, a time when the game was beginning to embrace an offensive-minded approach that paved the way for the power surge seen in subsequent decades. His journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed 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
230 758 110 212 37 0 37 120 5 92 177 0.280 0.362 0.475 0.837 1988.4

Career AVG .280 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career OBP .362 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career SLG .475 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.837 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +14.5% 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
1992 OAK AL 24 53 8 14 3 0 3 9 0 5 15 0.264 .255 (+3%) .322 (+5%) .377 (+30%) .699 (+19%) 157.3
1993 OAK AL 123 427 59 124 21 0 19 63 3 49 101 0.290 .265 (+10%) .332 (+11%) .403 (+17%) .735 (+14%) 1289.9
1994 OAK AL 83 278 43 74 13 0 15 48 2 38 61 0.266 .269 (-1%) .338 (+6%) .424 (+12%) .763 (+9%) 541.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 81 69 537 45 8 59
OF 9 5 10 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 OAK 1B 2 1 6 0 1 0
1992 OAK OF 9 5 10 1 2 0
1993 OAK 1B 34 31 236 22 5 25
1994 OAK 1B 45 37 295 23 2 34

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 81
Left Field 9
Designated Hitter 129

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1994 OAK AL $225,000
1993 OAK AL $120,000
Total Career Earnings $345,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Howard College Big Spring TX 1984, 1985, 1986

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1993 Rookie of the Year AL 7th 5.0 140 0