Emmett O'Neill, baseball player, 1943-1946

Emmett O'Neill

Born: 1/13/1918 in San Mateo, CA, USA

Died: 10/11/1993 in Sparks, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-08-03 | Final Game: 1946-06-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Emmett O'Neill

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Biography

Emmett O'Neill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1943 to 1946. Born in 1918, O'Neill's career unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the sport and the availability of players. He made his mark on the game with a career record of 15-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.76. Over his time in the league, he recorded a total of 144 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge hitters despite his win-loss record. O'Neill's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. Although he did not accumulate saves during his career, his contributions as a pitcher were felt during a period when many talented athletes were serving in the military, leading to a unique mix of seasoned players and newcomers in the league. While O'Neill's statistics may not place him among the most celebrated pitchers of his era, his presence in the game during the 1940s reflects the dedication and passion of players who continued to compete at the highest level amidst challenging circumstances.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 26 66 49 19 2 0 355.7 348 188 14 260 144 4.76 0

Career ERA 4.76 vs. league average 3.58 across their career seasons — 32.8% 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
1943 BOS AL 1 4 11 5 1 0 0 57.7 56 29 46 20 4.53 3.50 (-29%) -2300.8
1944 BOS AL 6 11 28 22 8 1 0 151.7 154 78 89 68 4.63 3.57 (-29%) -2040.9
1945 BOS AL 8 11 24 22 10 1 0 141.7 134 81 117 55 5.15 3.67 (-40%) -4804.3
1946 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 0 0 3 1 0.00 — -
1946 CHW AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.7 4 0 5 0 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 122 14 22 5 0 1 11 0 12 36 0.180 0.254 0.246 0.500 -451.4

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Career SLG .246 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 30.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1943 BOS AL 11 16 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.188 — — — — 0.0
1944 BOS AL 28 55 5 10 1 0 0 3 0 3 18 0.182 .261 (-30%) .325 (-31%) .357 (-44%) .683 (-38%) -333.8
1945 BOS AL 24 50 7 9 2 0 1 6 0 8 14 0.180 .260 (-31%) .328 (-11%) .354 (-21%) .683 (-16%) -117.6
1946 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1946 CHW AL 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 66 0 11 64 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1943 BOS P 11 0 3 13 0 0
1944 BOS P 28 0 3 19 1 0
1945 BOS P 24 0 5 31 3 3
1946 CHN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1946 CHA P 2 0 0 1 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Mary's College of California Moraga CA 1938, 1939, 1940