Norm McNeil
Born: 10/22/1892 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 4/11/1942 in Buffalo, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-06-21 | Final Game: 1919-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Norman Francis McNeil
Biography
Norm McNeil, born in 1892, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during a brief career in the major leagues. He made his debut on June 21, 1919, and played until September 24 of the same year, appearing in a total of 5 games. McNeil showcased an impressive batting average of .333, accumulating 3 hits in his limited opportunities at the plate, along with 1 run batted in. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases, his effectiveness as a hitter during this short stint demonstrated his potential during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach in the following decades.
Despite his limited playing time, McNeil's contributions to the teams he played for should not be overlooked. His ability to maintain a batting average above .300 indicated a commendable skill set for a player of his era, even if his career was fleeting. Norm McNeil's brief presence in the major leagues reflects the many players of his time who had the talent to compete at the highest level but may not have had the opportunity to fully establish themselves in the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.400 | 0.333 | 0.733 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 5 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | BOS | C | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 5 |