Harry McNeal
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901)
Harry McNeal was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1901 for the Cleveland Guardians. Across 12 career appearances, he went 5-5 with a 4.43 ERA and 15 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 175 lb
- Died
- 1/11/1945 in Cleveland, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-08-05
- Last Game
- 1901-09-26
Full name: John Harley McNeal
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 85.1 | 120 | 42 | 30 | 15 | 4.43 | 3.49 (-27%) | -2204.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 85.1 | 120 | 42 | 30 | 15 | 4.43 | — | -2,204 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .162 | .184 | .189 | .373 | 0 |
Career AVG .162 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.
Career OBP .184 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.
Career OPS .373 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 12 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 12 | 37 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .162 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
| Away | 7 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | .200 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 39.2 | 57 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 4.99 |
| Away | 7 | 45.2 | 63 | 20 | 16 | 5 | 3.94 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-26 | CLE | BLA | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-20 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-12 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-04 | CLE | BLA | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-08-31 | CLE | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-08-28 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-23 | CLE | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-20 | CLE | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-08-13 | CLE | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-09-26 | CLE | BLA | L | 8.0 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 1901-09-21 | CLE | MIN | L | 1.0 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-09-20 | CLE | MIN | — | 1.2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-09-12 | CLE | DET | L | 8.0 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1901-09-04 | CLE | BLA | W | 9.0 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1901-08-31 | CLE | MIN | — | 4.2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-28 | CLE | MIN | W | 9.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-08-23 | CLE | BOS | L | 8.0 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1901-08-20 | CLE | PHA | W | 9.0 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-08-13 | CLE | CHW | L | 9.0 | 22 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
Harry McNeal: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry McNeal debuted on August 5, 1901 and played a final game on September 26, 1901. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Blues in 1901. Listed as a pitcher, McNeal batted and threw right-handed. McNeal is listed at 6'3" and 175 pounds. McNeal was born on August 11, 1877, in Iberia, OH, USA. McNeal died on January 11, 1945, in Cleveland, OH, USA. The given name on file is John Harley McNeal.
McNeal's career pitching line is 5 wins, 5 losses and a 4.43 ERA over 12 appearances. The totals include 15 strikeouts. Against a 3.49 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.43 mark was 27.1% worse. McNeal's only pitching season is 1901: 12 games, 15 strikeouts.
McNeal's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 24 games from Retrosheet.
McNeal appears at one position only: pitcher, in 12 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 2 putouts and 15 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry McNeal
- Was Harry McNeal a pitcher?
- Yes. Harry McNeal pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 15 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Harry McNeal hit?
- Harry McNeal hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Harry McNeal play for?
- Harry McNeal played for one team, the Cleveland Blues (1901).
- What were Harry McNeal's career stats?
- In 12 games, Harry McNeal went 5-5 with a 4.43 ERA, 15 strikeouts, and 85.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Harry McNeal play?
- Harry McNeal played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry McNeal and how much did he weigh?
- Harry McNeal was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Harry McNeal's career ERA?
- Harry McNeal finished with a 4.43 career ERA, going 5-5 with 15 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Harry McNeal have?
- Harry McNeal recorded 15 career strikeouts.
- Is Harry McNeal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry McNeal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.