John O'Neil

Born: 12/26/1873 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 9/14/1943 in Queens, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1899-09-06 | Final Game: 1902-09-05

Throws: R

Full name: John W. O'Neil

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Biography

John O'Neil, born in 1873, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1899 to 1902. Primarily a position player, O'Neil's time in the league was marked by limited appearances; he played in just 4 games and finished his career without recording a hit, home run, or run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of statistical success, his participation in the major leagues during the turn of the 20th century places him within a fascinating period of baseball history, characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-oriented style. O'Neil's experience in the major leagues, albeit short-lived, provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by players of his era. The late 1890s and early 1900s were periods of intense competition and evolving playing styles, and O'Neil's career, while not highlighted by impressive statistics, reflects the perseverance of many athletes striving to make their mark in a rapidly changing sporting landscape. His legacy, though understated in terms of on-field achievements, is a testament to the countless players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.686 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
1899	NY1	NL	2	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	NY1	NL	2	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	0	19	8	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1899	NY1	C	2	0	9	4	1	1
1902	NY1	C	2	0	10	4	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4