Johnny Neun

Born: 10/28/1900 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 3/28/1990 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-14 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: John Henry Neun

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Biography

Johnny Neun was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who had a notable career spanning from 1925 to 1931. Primarily recognized as a position player, Neun played in a total of 432 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He distinguished himself with a commendable batting average of .289, amassing 273 hits and driving in 85 runs. Although he hit only 2 home runs, Neun's offensive contributions were complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 41 bases throughout his career. Neun's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, which saw the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. His ability to consistently get on base and create scoring opportunities made him a valuable asset to his teams. While not a household name, Neun's contributions in the field and on the bases reflected the skill set and versatility that characterized many players of his era, leaving a lasting impact on the teams he played for and the game itself. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1931, leaving behind a legacy as a competent and reliable player.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
93.0	83.0	9.0	18.0	4.0	0	1.0	1.0	9.0	5.0	5.0	0.217	0.293	0.301	0.594

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1927	16.0	14.0	2.0	3.0	0	0	0	2.0	0	4.0	0.214	0.312	0.214	0.526
1928	18.0	16.0	1.0	1.0	0	0	0	2.0	1.0	1.0	0.062	0.167	0.062	0.229
1929	35.0	30.0	5.0	9.0	2.0	1.0	1.0	5.0	0	0	0.300	0.400	0.467	0.867
1930	24.0	23.0	1.0	5.0	2.0	0	0	0	4.0	0	0.217	0.217	0.304	0.521

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
432	945	171	273	42	17	2	85	41	110	93	0.289	0.366	0.376	0.742	121.4

Career AVG .289 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .366 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +5.8% above league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — near 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
1925	DET	AL	60	75	15	20	3	3	0	4	2	9	12	0.267	.288 (-7%)	.349 (-1%)	.407 (-5%)	.756 (-3%)	-51.5
1926	DET	AL	97	242	47	72	14	4	0	15	4	27	26	0.298	.279 (+6%)	.345 (+7%)	.390 (avg)	.735 (+3%)	179.9
1927	DET	AL	79	204	38	66	9	4	0	27	22	35	13	0.324	.282 (+15%)	.344 (+24%)	.392 (+4%)	.736 (+13%)	667.8
1928	DET	AL	36	108	15	23	3	1	0	5	2	7	10	0.213	.280 (-24%)	.342 (-24%)	.395 (-34%)	.737 (-30%)	-557.4
1930	BSN	NL	81	212	39	69	12	2	2	23	9	21	18	0.325	.293 (+11%)	.354 (+10%)	.429 (avg)	.784 (+4%)	233.7
1931	BSN	NL	79	104	17	23	1	3	0	11	2	11	14	0.221	.276 (-20%)	.338 (-11%)	.388 (-26%)	.726 (-19%)	-350.9