Rusty McNealy
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983)
Rusty McNealy was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1983 for the Athletics. In 15 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-09-04
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: Robert Lee McNealy
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 15 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | OAK | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-29 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-28 | OAK | CHW | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-27 | OAK | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-25 | OAK | TOR | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-24 | OAK | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-18 | OAK | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-14 | OAK | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-11 | OAK | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University | Miami | FL | 1979, 1980 |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls | ID | 1978 |
Rusty McNealy: the record in brief
The profile opens with Rusty McNealy's first major league game on September 4, 1983; the last one listed came on October 2, 1983. The team column never changes: it is the Oakland Athletics in 1983. At 5-foot-8 and 160 pounds, McNealy is listed as a designated hitter. McNealy both batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is August 12, 1958, in Sacramento, CA, USA. On the record, Rusty McNealy was born Robert Lee McNealy.
Across 15 games at the plate, McNealy's career line reads 0 hits in 4 at bats for a .000 average. Over the seasons McNealy played, league hitters batted .261; the .000 career figure is 100.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .000 to a league .714, 100.0% below average. The season table holds a single row: 1983 with the Oakland Athletics, 15 games, 4 at bats and 0 hits.
McNealy played 7 games at designated hitter, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at center field (4), left field (1), and right field (1).
The college table lists Florida International University in 1979 and 1980. McNealy's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 15 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rusty McNealy
- Was Rusty McNealy a pitcher?
- No. Rusty McNealy was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Rusty McNealy hit?
- Rusty McNealy hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Rusty McNealy play for?
- Rusty McNealy played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1983).
- What were Rusty McNealy's career stats?
- In 15 games, Rusty McNealy had 5 runs, with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Rusty McNealy play?
- Rusty McNealy played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Rusty McNealy and how much did he weigh?
- Rusty McNealy was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Rusty McNealy's career batting average?
- Rusty McNealy batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 4 at bats.
- Is Rusty McNealy in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Rusty McNealy has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.