Denny Neagle, baseball player, 1991-2003

Denny Neagle

Born: 9/13/1968 in Gambrills, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-27 | Final Game: 2003-07-20

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Dennis Edward Neagle

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Biography

Denny Neagle was a prominent pitcher in Major League Baseball, known for his effectiveness on the mound during the 1990s and early 2000s. Born in 1968, Neagle’s career spanned from 1991 to 2003, during which he established himself as a reliable starter. Over his 12 seasons in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 124-92 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.24. His ability to strike out hitters was evident, as he amassed a total of 1,415 strikeouts throughout his career. While he recorded only three saves, his primary contributions came as a starting pitcher, where he showcased his talent in high-pressure situations. Neagle was selected as an All-Star twice, underscoring his status as one of the top pitchers of his time. He played in an era marked by offensive prowess and the emergence of powerful hitters, making his achievements even more noteworthy. His career included stints with several teams, where he was known for his competitive spirit and ability to deliver crucial performances in key games. Neagle's legacy in baseball is defined by his contributions to the teams he played for and his place in the fabric of the game during a transformative period in its history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
124 92 392 286 20 7 3 1890.3 1887 891 250 594 1415 4.24 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 MIN AL 0 1 7 3 0 0 0 20.0 28 9 7 14 4.05 -273.4
1992 PIT NL 4 6 55 6 0 0 2 86.3 81 43 43 77 4.48 -379.6
1993 PIT NL 3 5 50 7 0 0 1 81.3 82 48 37 73 5.31 -158.0
1994 PIT NL 9 10 24 24 2 0 0 137.0 135 78 49 122 5.12 1109.0
1995 PIT NL 13 8 31 31 5 1 0 209.7 221 80 45 150 3.43 4657.3
1996 ATL NL 2 3 6 6 1 0 0 38.7 40 24 14 18 5.59 -386.7
1996 PIT NL 14 6 27 27 1 0 0 182.7 186 62 34 131 3.05 3655.4
1997 ATL NL 20 5 34 34 4 4 0 233.3 204 77 49 172 2.97 6385.6
1998 ATL NL 16 11 32 31 5 2 0 210.3 196 83 60 165 3.55 2056.7
1999 CIN NL 9 5 20 19 0 0 0 111.7 95 53 40 76 4.27 -2638.8
2000 CIN NL 8 2 18 18 0 0 0 117.7 111 46 50 88 3.52 369.5
2000 NYY AL 7 7 16 15 1 0 0 91.3 99 59 31 58 5.81 -
2001 COL NL 9 8 30 30 0 0 0 170.7 192 102 60 139 5.38 -1719.9
2002 COL NL 8 11 35 28 1 0 0 164.3 170 96 63 111 5.26 -3068.8
2003 COL NL 2 4 7 7 0 0 0 35.3 47 31 12 21 7.90 -2635.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
398 531 31 87 17 0 5 44 0 19 155 0.164 0.193 0.224 0.418 -2464.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG PIV
1991 MIN AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
1992 PIT NL 56 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.0
1993 PIT NL 50 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.0
1994 PIT NL 24 42 2 8 0 0 1 7 0 0 13 0.190 0.0
1995 PIT NL 32 74 5 9 3 0 1 8 0 4 26 0.122 -676.5
1996 ATL NL 6 14 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.143 0.0
1996 PIT NL 30 55 3 10 1 0 0 2 0 1 15 0.182 0.0
1997 ATL NL 34 72 6 11 1 0 1 7 0 4 35 0.153 -588.8
1998 ATL NL 32 63 2 11 1 0 0 3 0 4 12 0.175 -491.4
1999 CIN NL 20 37 1 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.162 0.0
2000 CIN NL 19 37 1 7 2 0 0 3 0 2 9 0.189 0.0
2000 NYY AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 0.0
2001 COL NL 30 56 6 11 4 0 2 9 0 2 12 0.196 -221.8
2002 COL NL 35 45 5 12 4 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.267 0.0
2003 COL NL 7 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 11 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.091

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2000 WS NYA 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2000 ALCS NYA 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1998 NLCS ATL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1997 NLCS ATL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1996 WS ATL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1996 NLCS ATL 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500
1992 NLCS PIT 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 13 7 0 49.7 34 19 22 39 3.44

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2000 ALCS NYA 0 2 2 2 0 10.0 6 5 7 7 4.50
2000 WS NYA 0 0 1 1 0 4.7 4 2 2 3 3.86
1998 NLCS ATL 0 0 2 1 0 7.7 8 3 2 9 3.52
1997 NLCS ATL 1 0 2 1 0 12.0 5 0 1 9 0.00
1996 NLCS ATL 0 0 2 1 0 7.7 2 2 3 8 2.35
1996 WS ATL 0 0 2 1 0 6.0 5 2 4 3 3.00
1992 NLCS PIT 0 0 2 0 0 1.7 4 5 3 0 27.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 392 286 68 229 8 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 MIN P 7 3 0 1 0 0
1992 PIT P 55 6 2 11 0 0
1993 PIT P 50 7 1 5 0 0
1994 PIT P 24 24 3 21 1 1
1995 PIT P 31 31 13 33 1 4
1996 ATL P 6 6 0 4 0 1
1996 PIT P 27 27 6 26 1 2
1997 ATL P 34 34 9 35 1 1
1998 ATL P 32 31 4 20 0 0
1999 CIN P 20 19 2 5 0 1
2000 CIN P 18 18 3 12 0 1
2000 NYA P 16 15 7 11 2 1
2001 COL P 30 30 9 17 1 1
2002 COL P 35 28 8 25 1 1
2003 COL P 7 7 1 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 392

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 Pitcher of the Month September
1997 Player of the Week Week of 1997-09-06
1997 TSN All-Star LHP

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 COL NL $9,000,000
2003 COL NL $9,000,000
2002 COL NL $7,000,000
2001 COL NL $7,200,000
2000 CIN NL $4,750,000
1999 CIN NL $4,750,000
1998 ATL NL $4,500,000
1997 ATL NL $3,610,000
1996 PIT NL $2,300,000
1995 PIT NL $740,000
1994 PIT NL $220,000
1993 PIT NL $140,000
1992 PIT NL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $53,320,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Minnesota Minneapolis MN 1987, 1988, 1989

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1997 Cy Young Award NL 3rd 24.0 140 0
1996 Cy Young Award NL 8th 2.0 140 0