Jeff McNeely, baseball player, 1993-1993

Jeff McNeely

Born: 10/18/1969 in Monroe, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-09-05 | Final Game: 1993-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Lavern McNeely

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Biography

Jeff McNeely, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1993 to 2009. Primarily a position player, McNeely made a brief yet impactful mark in Major League Baseball, playing in 21 games. He finished his career with a commendable batting average of .297, showcasing his ability to hit effectively during his time on the field. Despite not hitting any home runs, he contributed to his team's offense with 11 hits and 1 RBI, demonstrating a knack for getting on base and advancing runners. McNeely's speed on the bases was a notable aspect of his playing style, as evidenced by his 6 stolen bases. His career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and home runs, yet he excelled in a role that valued contact hitting and agility. While his time in the spotlight was brief, McNeely's performance in the majors remains a testament to the diverse skills required in the game, particularly for players who specialize in speed and base running.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
21 37 10 11 1 1 0 1 6 7 9 0.297 0.409 0.378 0.787 0.0

Career AVG .297 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OBP .409 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +23.1% above league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1993 BOS AL 21 37 10 11 1 1 0 1 6 7 9 0.297 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 13 11 22 0 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1993 BOS OF 13 11 22 0 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 13
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Spartanburg Methodist College Spartanburg SC 1989