Harry O'Neill

Born: 2/10/1897 in Ridgetown, ON, CAN

Died: 9/5/1969 in Ridgetown, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1922-09-15 | Final Game: 1923-05-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Joseph Henry O'Neill

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Harry O'Neill, born in 1897, had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from 1922 to 1923. Primarily a position player, O'Neill appeared in only four games at the major league level, during which he did not manage to secure any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited opportunities, O'Neill's foray into professional baseball occurred during a transformative time in the sport, when the game was evolving rapidly in terms of player talent and fan engagement. O'Neill's time in the majors was short-lived, and he ultimately stepped away from the game after his last appearance on May 28, 1923. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players during that era, where competition for roster spots was fierce and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-friendly style of play was underway. While O'Neill's statistical legacy may be minimal, his journey remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the stories of those players who made it to the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	5.0	3	1	0	4	2	1.80	0

Career ERA 1.80 vs. league average 4.10 across their career seasons — 56.1% better 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
1922	PHA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	1	1	0	3.00	—	0.0
1923	PHA	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	2.0	1	0	3	2	0.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.739 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
1922	PHA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1923	PHA	AL	3	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	4	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1922	PHA	P	1	0	0	2	0	0
1923	PHA	P	3	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4