Mike O'Neill

Born: 9/7/1877 in Maum, County Galway, Ireland

Died: 8/12/1959 in Scranton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-09-20 | Final Game: 1907-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Joyce O'Neill

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Biography

Mike O'Neill was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1907. Born in 1877, O'Neill made his mark during an era when the game was beginning to embrace the modern style of play, moving away from the deadball era. Throughout his career, he posted a record of 32 wins and 44 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.73, showcasing his ability to limit opposing teams' scoring opportunities. O'Neill's pitching prowess was further highlighted by his total of 228 strikeouts and 2 saves, indicating his role as a reliable option on the mound during his tenure. His contributions came at a time when the game was evolving, and pitchers were increasingly becoming focal points of their teams. Although he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, O'Neill's work on the mound left a lasting impression, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of a pitcher navigating the early years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
32	44	85	77	68	4	2	694.3	739	211	8	169	228	2.73	0

Career ERA 2.73 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1901	STL	NL	2	2	5	4	4	1	0	41.0	29	6	10	16	1.32	3.49 (+62%)	-
1902	STL	NL	16	15	36	32	29	2	2	288.3	297	93	66	105	2.90	3.17 (+9%)	-
1903	STL	NL	4	13	19	17	12	0	0	145.0	184	61	43	39	3.79	3.10 (-22%)	-
1904	STL	NL	10	14	25	24	23	1	0	220.0	229	51	50	68	2.09	2.66 (+21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
137	380	50	97	14	9	2	41	4	20	63	0.255	0.306	0.355	0.662	138.7

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.649 across their career seasons — near 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
1901	STL	NL	6	15	3	6	0	0	0	2	0	3	2	0.400	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	STL	NL	51	135	21	43	5	3	2	15	0	2	20	0.319	.266 (+19%)	.321 (+4%)	.343 (+29%)	.665 (+17%)	305.4
1903	STL	NL	41	110	12	25	2	2	0	6	3	8	25	0.227	.261 (-13%)	.316 (-4%)	.345 (-18%)	.662 (-12%)	-176.3
1904	STL	NL	30	91	9	21	7	2	0	16	0	5	11	0.231	.246 (-6%)	.300 (-5%)	.321 (+9%)	.622 (+2%)	9.6
1907	CIN	NL	9	29	5	2	0	2	0	2	1	2	5	0.069	—	—	—	—	0.0