Tommy Neill

Born: 11/7/1919 in Hartselle, AL, USA

Died: 9/22/1980 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-10 | Final Game: 1947-05-12

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas White Neill

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Biography

Tommy Neill was a professional baseball player born in 1919, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned the 1946 and 1947 seasons. Playing primarily as a position player, Neill appeared in 20 games, in which he recorded 14 hits and drove in 7 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .255. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his contributions on the field were significant for the teams he played for during a time when the sport was in a transition period following World War II. Neill’s playing career took place in the immediate post-war era, a time when baseball was regaining its footing and welcoming back players who had served in the military. His ability to perform at the Major League level, even for a short period, highlighted the depth of talent available as the league sought to rebuild and expand. Though his career was not long-lived, Tommy Neill remains a part of baseball history, representing the tenacity and spirit of a generation of players who contributed to the game during a pivotal time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	55	9	14	2	1	0	7	0	3	3	0.255	0.305	0.327	0.632	0.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career SLG .327 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 10.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1946	BSN	NL	13	45	8	12	2	0	0	7	0	2	1	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	BSN	NL	7	10	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	15	0	21	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	BSN	OF	13	0	19	1	0	0
1947	BSN	OF	2	0	2	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	13
Right Field	1