Mike Neill, baseball player, 1998-1998

Mike Neill

Born: 4/27/1970 in Martinsville, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-07-27 | Final Game: 1998-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Robert Neill

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Biography

Mike Neill, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief yet noteworthy period from July 27, 1998, to August 1, 1998. Primarily serving as a position player, Neill made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by the power surge of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite playing in only six games, he showcased his skills with a batting average of .267, collecting four hits during his time in the league. Although Neill did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his ability to contribute with timely hits highlighted his potential as a role player. His career, albeit short, unfolded during an era that saw a significant evolution in offensive strategies and player performance, making his experience in the major leagues a unique chapter in baseball history. Neill's journey in the sport reflects both the challenges and opportunities that players faced as they navigated the complexities of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 15 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.267 0.353 0.333 0.686 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.686 vs. league average 0.755 across their career seasons — 9.1% 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
1998 OAK AL 6 15 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 2 4 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 3 14 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 OAK OF 6 3 14 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Villanova University Villanova PA 1989, 1990, 1991