Dennis O'Neill, baseball player, 1893-1893

Dennis O'Neill

Born: 11/22/1866 in Holyoke, MA, USA

Died: 11/15/1912 in Rushville, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1893-06-18 | Final Game: 1893-07-26

Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Dennis O'Neill was a professional baseball player born in 1866, who had a brief career in the Major Leagues during the 1893 season. His time in the league spanned from June 18 to July 26, 1893, during an era marked by the transition toward modern baseball, as the sport was beginning to evolve from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented game. O'Neill played a total of 7 games, primarily contributing as a position player. In those limited appearances, O'Neill recorded 3 hits, with a batting average of .12, reflecting the challenges many players faced during this period of competitive baseball. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 2 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases. Despite his short stint in the Major Leagues, O'Neill's involvement in the early days of professional baseball places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the game's rich history. His career, while not extensively documented, serves as a reminder of the many individuals who helped shape the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 25 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 4 0 0.120 0.241 0.120 0.361 0.0

Career AVG .120 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 57.1% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .356 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career SLG .120 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 68.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.361 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 50.9% 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
1893 STL NL 7 25 3 3 0 0 0 2 3 4 0 0.120 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 68 0 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1893 SLN 1B 7 0 68 0 1 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 7

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of the Holy Cross Worcester MA 1891, 1892