Neal Musser
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2008)
Neal Musser was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008 for the Kansas City Royals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 4.21 ERA and 19 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-04-21
- Last Game
- 2008-05-29
Full name: Neal Gordon Musser
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 0 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 32 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 4.38 | 4.47 (+2%) | -964.4 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.2 | 32 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 4.21 | — | -964 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .754 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | KCA | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 1 | 0 | 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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 15.0 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5.40 |
| Away | 5 | 10.2 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 2.53 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-29 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-10 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-07 | KCR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-04 | KCR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-01 | KCR | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-16 | KCR | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-06 | KCR | TBR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-03 | KCR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-22 | KCR | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-19 | KCR | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-29 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-09-10 | KCR | MIN | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-07 | KCR | NYY | L | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-04 | KCR | TEX | — | 1.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-09-01 | KCR | MIN | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007-07-16 | KCR | BOS | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-07-06 | KCR | TBR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-07-03 | KCR | SEA | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-06-22 | KCR | MIL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007-06-19 | KCR | STL | — | 3.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Neal Musser: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 21, 2007 and the final game on May 29, 2008, Neal Musser built the record summarized on this page. Musser's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Royals. Born on August 25, 1980, in Lafayette, IN, USA, Musser is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 235 pounds. On the record, Neal Musser was born Neal Gordon Musser.
Musser went 0-1 with a 4.21 ERA in 18 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 19 strikeouts. Musser's 4.21 ERA was close to the 4.40 league figure for those seasons. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.38 in 2007, when the league's was 4.47.
Musser's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 36 games from Retrosheet.
Every defensive appearance on record for Musser, 18 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Musser's fielding totals are 0 putouts, 0 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Neal Musser
- What years did Neal Musser play?
- Neal Musser played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2008.
- Was Neal Musser a pitcher?
- Yes. Neal Musser pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 19 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Neal Musser hit?
- Neal Musser hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Neal Musser play for?
- Neal Musser played for one team, the Kansas City Royals (2007–2008).
- What were Neal Musser's career stats?
- In 18 games, Neal Musser went 0-1 with a 4.21 ERA, 19 strikeouts, and 25.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Neal Musser play?
- Neal Musser played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Neal Musser and how much did he weigh?
- Neal Musser was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 235 pounds.
- What was Neal Musser's career ERA?
- Neal Musser finished with a 4.21 career ERA, going 0-1 with 19 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Neal Musser have?
- Neal Musser recorded 19 career strikeouts.
- Is Neal Musser in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Neal Musser has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.