Fred O'Neill, baseball player, 1887-1887

Fred O'Neill

Born: 1865 in London, ON, CAN

Died: 3/7/1892 in London, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1887-05-03 | Final Game: 1887-05-22

Bats: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 142 lbs

Full name: Frederick James O'Neill

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Biography

Fred O'Neill was a professional baseball player born in 1865, whose career spanned a brief period from 1887 to May 3, 1887, concluding shortly thereafter on May 22 of the same year. As a position player, O'Neill made a notable impact during his limited time in Major League Baseball, participating in just six games. Despite the brevity of his career, he showcased a commendable batting average of .308, collecting eight hits and driving in three runs. His performance also included three stolen bases, highlighting a level of speed and agility that was significant in an era when base stealing was becoming an integral part of the game. O'Neill played during a transformative time in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from its early beginnings towards a more organized and competitive structure. Although he did not achieve the longevity of many of his contemporaries, O'Neill's brief stint in the major leagues is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game's development in its formative years. His statistical achievements, while limited, reflect the potential and skill that characterized players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 26 4 8 1 1 0 3 3 1 4 0.308 0.357 0.423 0.780 0.0

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — +13.6% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +7.7% above league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.780 vs. league average 0.705 across their career seasons — +10.6% above 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
1887 NY4 AA 6 26 4 8 1 1 0 3 3 1 4 0.308 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 6 0 3 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 NY4 OF 6 0 3 1 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 1
Right Field 5