Neal Finn
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1930-1933)
Neal Finn was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1933 for the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. In 321 career games, he hit .262 with 274 hits, 3 home runs, and 102 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 168 lb
- Died
- 7/7/1933 in Allentown, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1930-04-21
- Last Game
- 1933-06-17
Full name: Cornelius Francis Finn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | 1,044 | 125 | 274 | 44 | 5 | 3 | 102 | 9 | 68 | 89 | .262 | .314 | .323 | .637 | -2,271 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career SLG .323 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career OPS .637 vs. league average .737 across their career seasons — 13.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 87 | 273 | 42 | 76 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 3 | 26 | 18 | .278 | .293 (-5%) | .354 (-1%) | .429 (-16%) | .784 (-10%) | -378.8 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 118 | 413 | 46 | 113 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 2 | 21 | 42 | .274 | .276 (-1%) | .338 (-7%) | .388 (-13%) | .726 (-11%) | -707.1 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 65 | 189 | 22 | 45 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 15 | .238 | .275 (-13%) | .335 (-15%) | .391 (-27%) | .726 (-22%) | -651.4 |
| 1933 | PHI | NL | 51 | 169 | 15 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 14 | .237 | .270 (-12%) | .329 (-13%) | .377 (-28%) | .707 (-21%) | -533.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 321 | 1,044 | 125 | 274 | 44 | 5 | 3 | 102 | 9 | 68 | 89 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -2,271 | ||
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 (322 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 170 | 574 | 63 | 142 | 1 | 57 | .247 |
| Away | 152 | 470 | 61 | 132 | 2 | 43 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1933-06-17 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933-06-15 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-14 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-13 | PHI | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933-06-12 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-11 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-10 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1933-06-08 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933-06-07 | PHI | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1933-06-04 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 246 |
| Third Base | 50 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 19th | 5.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Neal Finn (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Neal Finn
- What years did Neal Finn play?
- Neal Finn played in Major League Baseball from 1930 to 1933.
- Was Neal Finn a pitcher?
- No. Neal Finn was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Neal Finn hit?
- Neal Finn hit 3 career home runs with 274 hits.
- What was Neal Finn's career batting average?
- Neal Finn batted .262 over his career, with 274 hits in 1,044 at bats.
- How many RBI did Neal Finn have?
- Neal Finn drove in 102 runs in his career.
- Is Neal Finn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Neal Finn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.