Neal Watlington, baseball player, 1953-1953

Neal Watlington

Born: 12/25/1922 in Yanceyville, NC, USA

Died: 12/29/2019 in Yanceyville, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-07-12 | Final Game: 1953-09-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Julius Neal Watlington

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Biography

Neal Watlington, born in 1922, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned from July 12, 1953, to September 17, 1953. Primarily a position player, Watlington played in a total of 21 games, where he recorded 7 hits and 3 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing his career with a batting average of .159. While he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his contributions on the field reflected the challenges faced by players of his era, which was characterized by a highly competitive landscape in the post-World War II period of baseball. Watlington's stint in the majors was short but notable, as he was part of a transitional time in baseball history. His ability to compete at the highest level, albeit limited in statistics, underscored the fierce competition for roster spots during the 1950s, a decade marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of new talents. Although his career did not yield prolific offensive numbers, Watlington's experience in the big leagues remains a testament to the dedication and passion required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 44 4 7 1 0 0 3 0 3 8 0.159 0.213 0.182 0.395 0.0

Career AVG .159 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 39.8% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career SLG .182 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 46.2% 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
1953 PHA AL 21 44 4 7 1 0 0 3 0 3 8 0.159 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 9 0 37 7 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 PHA C 9 0 37 7 1 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9