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 β 18.3% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons β 15.5% below league average.
Career SLG .349 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons β 11.2% below league average.
Career OPS .624 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons β 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 | β | β | β | β | 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 |
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 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.