Neil Chrisley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1961)
Neil Chrisley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961 for the Washington Senators, the Detroit Tigers, and the Milwaukee Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 302 career games, he hit .210 with 130 hits, 16 home runs, and 64 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 187 lb
- Died
- 5/18/2013 in Conway, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-04-15
- Last Game
- 1961-09-24
Full name: Barbra O'Neil Chrisley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302 | 619 | 60 | 130 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 64 | 3 | 55 | 62 | .210 | .275 | .349 | .624 | -1,336 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 18.3% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | WS1 | AL | 26 | 51 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | .157 | .257 (-39%) | .323 (-20%) | .391 (-40%) | .715 (-31%) | -246.0 |
| 1958 | WS1 | AL | 105 | 233 | 19 | 50 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 16 | 18 | .215 | .257 (-17%) | .324 (-18%) | .394 (-13%) | .719 (-15%) | -610.7 |
| 1959 | DET | AL | 65 | 106 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 10 | .132 | .256 (-49%) | .323 (-31%) | .392 (-16%) | .715 (-22%) | -404.7 |
| 1960 | DET | AL | 96 | 220 | 27 | 56 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 19 | 26 | .255 | .255 (avg) | .323 (-4%) | .387 (+2%) | .711 (-1%) | -74.4 |
| 1961 | ML1 | NL | 10 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 302 | 619 | 60 | 130 | 22 | 8 | 16 | 64 | 3 | 55 | 62 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -1,336 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (302 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 162 | 338 | 39 | 66 | 11 | 33 | .195 |
| Away | 140 | 281 | 21 | 64 | 5 | 31 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-09-24 | ATL | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-16 | ATL | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-09-13 | ATL | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-08 | ATL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-09-05 | ATL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-08-30 | ATL | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-08-27 | ATL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-08-27 | ATL | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-08-25 | ATL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-08-20 | ATL | PHI | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 74 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 63 |
Neil Chrisley: the record in brief
April 15, 1957 and September 24, 1961 bracket Neil Chrisley's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Senators (1957 through 1958), the Detroit Tigers (1959 to 1960), and the Milwaukee Braves (1961). At 6 feet, 3 inches and 187 pounds, Chrisley is listed as an outfielder. Chrisley batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Chrisley was born on December 16, 1931, in Calhoun Falls, SC, USA. Chrisley's death is recorded on May 18, 2013, in Conway, SC, USA. Chrisley's full given name, per the bio, is Barbra O'Neil Chrisley.
In 302 games and 619 at bats, Chrisley batted .210 with 130 hits, plus 16 home runs and 64 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .275 and .349 give Chrisley a career OPS of .624. Measured against the leagues Chrisley played in, the .210 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 18.3% below the league. 1960 produced Chrisley's most hits, 56 of them for the Detroit Tigers. 1958 brought the most runs batted in, 26.
Frequently Asked Questions about Neil Chrisley
- What years did Neil Chrisley play?
- Neil Chrisley played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1961.
- Was Neil Chrisley a pitcher?
- No. Neil Chrisley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Neil Chrisley hit?
- Neil Chrisley hit 16 career home runs with 130 hits.
- What teams did Neil Chrisley play for?
- Neil Chrisley played for 3 teams: the Washington Senators (1957–1958), the Detroit Tigers (1959–1960), and the Milwaukee Braves (1961).
- What were Neil Chrisley's career stats?
- In 302 games, Neil Chrisley had 130 hits, 16 home runs, 64 RBI, 60 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .210 batting average.
- What position did Neil Chrisley play?
- Neil Chrisley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Neil Chrisley and how much did he weigh?
- Neil Chrisley was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 187 pounds.
- How many home runs did Neil Chrisley hit each season?
- Neil Chrisley's home runs by season: 0 in 1957, 5 in 1958, 6 in 1959, 5 in 1960, and 0 in 1961. His most in one season was 6, in 1959.
- What was Neil Chrisley's career batting average?
- Neil Chrisley batted .210 over his career, with 130 hits in 619 at bats.
- How many RBI did Neil Chrisley have?
- Neil Chrisley drove in 64 runs in his career.
- Is Neil Chrisley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Neil Chrisley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.