Oran O'Neal

Born: 5/2/1899 in Gatewood, MO, USA

Died: 6/2/1981 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1925-04-18 | Final Game: 1927-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Oran Herbert O'Neal

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Biography

Oran O'Neal, born in 1899, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1925 to 1927. Primarily a position player, O'Neal made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, just before the onset of a more modern style of play characterized by increased emphasis on power hitting and speed on the bases. Throughout his brief career, O'Neal participated in 13 games, where he accumulated a single hit, resulting in a batting average of .143. Despite his limited offensive contributions, he was part of the dynamic landscape of early 20th-century baseball, an era that was beginning to see the shift towards more athletic players. O'Neal's time in the major leagues was short-lived, with no home runs or RBIs recorded during his tenure. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of that era, as competition for roster spots intensified and the game evolved. While his statistical achievements may not stand out in history, O'Neal's involvement in the sport during this pivotal time contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball's past. After his last game on May 27, 1927, he retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a career that, while modest in numbers, was part of the larger narrative of the sport's development.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	13	1	0	0	0	25.3	44	26	2	14	8	9.24	0

Career ERA 9.24 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 114.0% worse 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
1925	PHI	NL	0	0	11	1	0	0	0	20.3	35	21	12	6	9.30	4.55 (-104%)	-770.6
1927	PHI	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	9	5	2	2	9.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	7	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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
1925	PHI	NL	11	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1927	PHI	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	1	7	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1925	PHI	P	11	0	1	3	0	0
1927	PHI	P	2	0	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13