John Neuer

Born: 6/8/1877 in Fremont, OH, USA

Died: 1/14/1966 in Northumberland, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-08-28 | Final Game: 1907-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8"

Full name: John Stein Neuer

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Biography

John Neuer was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, with his career spanning from 1907 to 1908. Born in 1877, Neuer made a notable impact during a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of play that would emerge in subsequent decades. Over the course of his brief career, he compiled a record of 4 wins and 2 losses, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.17. This statistic highlighted his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities, a valuable trait for pitchers of his time. Neuer's career included a total of 22 strikeouts, reflecting his capability to overpower batters when necessary. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to the game were significant during a time when pitching was evolving and becoming increasingly specialized. While his time in Major League Baseball was relatively short, John Neuer's performance remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, contributing to the understanding of pitching in the formative years of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	2	7	6	6	3	0	54.0	40	13	1	19	22	2.17	0

Career ERA 2.17 vs. league average 2.50 across their career seasons — 13.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1907	NYY	AL	4	2	7	6	6	3	0	54.0	40	13	19	22	2.17	2.50 (+13%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	21	4	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.095	0.136	0.095	0.232	0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 55.2% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — 69.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.232 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 62.2% 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
1907	NYY	AL	7	21	4	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	6	4	11	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	NYA	P	7	6	4	11	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7