Fancy O'Neil

Born: 1853 in Hudson, NY, USA

Died: 12/7/1918 in Hartford, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1874-10-23 | Final Game: 1874-10-23

Full name: Michael O'Neil

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Biography

Fancy O'Neil was a professional baseball player whose brief career in the sport spanned a single game on October 23, 1874. Born in 1853, O'Neil played during an era when baseball was still developing its identity and solidifying its rules, moving from the informal games of the past to a more organized structure. His tenure as a position player was notably short, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite this lack of statistical impact, his presence in the game contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the many players who have stepped onto the field, even if only for a fleeting moment. The 1870s were pivotal in baseball's evolution, marked by the transition from amateur to professional play. Players like O'Neil were part of the early waves that helped establish the sport's foundations. While his playing record may not reflect substantial achievements, his involvement in baseball during its formative years underscores the importance of every individual who contributed to the game's storied past, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1874 HR1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 0 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1874 HR1 OF 1 1 0 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1