Peaches O'Neill, baseball player, 1904-1904

Peaches O'Neill

Born: 8/30/1879 in Anderson, IN, USA

Died: 8/2/1955 in Anderson, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-04-16 | Final Game: 1904-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Philip Bernard O'Neill

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Biography

Peaches O'Neill was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the Major Leagues during a brief career from 1904 to 1904. Although his time in the big leagues was short, appearing in only 8 games, O'Neill made an impact as a position player, showcasing his skills during an era characterized by evolving player dynamics and the early stages of offensive strategy in baseball. He finished his career with a batting average of .267, accumulating 4 hits and driving in 1 run, while not hitting any home runs or stealing bases. O'Neill's career unfolded in a period when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach, and his performance, albeit limited, reflected the competitive spirit of the time. While he may not have had the longevity or the statistical achievements of some of his contemporaries, O'Neill's presence in the Major Leagues during this pivotal era remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the game's rich tapestry, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 15 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.267 0.312 0.267 0.579 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.

Career OBP .312 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.579 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1904 CIN NL 8 15 0 4 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.267 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 5 3 7 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 CIN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1904 CIN C 5 3 7 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 5
First Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Notre Dame South Bend IN 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902