Charlie Neal
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1956-1963)
Charlie Neal was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1963 for 4 teams, including the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 8 seasons. In 970 career games, he hit .259 with 858 hits, 87 home runs, and 391 RBI. Charlie Neal was a 2-time All-Star and a Gold Glove. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,334.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/18/1996 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1956-04-17
- Last Game
- 1963-09-29
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · Gold Glove
Full name: Charles Lenard Neal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 970 | 3,316 | 461 | 858 | 113 | 38 | 87 | 391 | 48 | 337 | 557 | .259 | .329 | .394 | .723 | 1,334 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .394 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .723 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | BRO | NL | 62 | 136 | 22 | 39 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 19 | .287 | .258 (+11%) | .331 (+7%) | .397 (-4%) | .728 (+1%) | 49.6 |
| 1957 | BRO | NL | 128 | 448 | 62 | 121 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 62 | 11 | 53 | 83 | .270 | .257 (+5%) | .323 (+10%) | .391 (+5%) | .715 (+7%) | 773.6 |
| 1958 | LAN | NL | 140 | 473 | 87 | 120 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 65 | 7 | 61 | 91 | .254 | .257 (-2%) | .324 (+5%) | .394 (+11%) | .719 (+8%) | 840.3 |
| 1959 | LAN | NL | 151 | 616 | 103 | 177 | 30 | 11 | 19 | 83 | 17 | 43 | 86 | .287 | .256 (+12%) | .323 (+4%) | .392 (+18%) | .715 (+12%) | 1347.2 |
| 1960 | LAN | NL | 139 | 477 | 60 | 122 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 5 | 48 | 75 | .256 | .255 (avg) | .323 (-1%) | .387 (-6%) | .711 (-4%) | -304.8 |
| 1961 | LAN | NL | 108 | 341 | 40 | 80 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 48 | 3 | 30 | 49 | .235 | .258 (-9%) | .328 (-10%) | .399 (-13%) | .727 (-12%) | -629.4 |
| 1962 | NYN | NL | 136 | 508 | 59 | 132 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 58 | 2 | 56 | 90 | .260 | .257 (+1%) | .326 (+1%) | .393 (-1%) | .719 (avg) | -39.7 |
| 1963 | NYN | NL | 72 | 253 | 26 | 57 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 27 | 49 | .225 | .246 (-9%) | .308 (-2%) | .371 (-15%) | .680 (-9%) | -300.4 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 34 | 64 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .156 | .246 (-37%) | .308 (-30%) | .371 (-54%) | .680 (-43%) | -300.4 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 970 | 3,316 | 461 | 858 | 113 | 38 | 87 | 391 | 48 | 337 | 557 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 1,436 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (968 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 467 | 1604 | 239 | 409 | 52 | 206 | .255 |
| Away | 501 | 1701 | 219 | 444 | 34 | 184 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-29 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-25 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-09 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-04 | CIN | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-09-02 | CIN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-08-21 | CIN | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-08-20 | CIN | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-08-18 | CIN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-08-18 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963-08-17 | CIN | CHC | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 663 | 615 | 1446 | 1645 | 68 | 452 |
| 3B | 120 | 111 | 111 | 217 | 17 | 16 |
| SS | 162 | 149 | 241 | 456 | 39 | 99 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | BRO | 2B | 51 | 34 | 70 | 103 | 5 | 24 |
| 1956 | BRO | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957 | BRO | 2B | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1957 | BRO | 3B | 23 | 21 | 23 | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| 1957 | BRO | SS | 100 | 100 | 151 | 298 | 24 | 60 |
| 1958 | LAN | 2B | 132 | 128 | 334 | 343 | 17 | 121 |
| 1958 | LAN | SS | 9 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 2 |
| 1959 | LAN | 2B | 151 | 150 | 386 | 413 | 9 | 110 |
| 1959 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960 | LAN | 2B | 136 | 130 | 250 | 291 | 13 | 78 |
| 1960 | LAN | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961 | LAN | 2B | 104 | 88 | 211 | 246 | 11 | 63 |
| 1962 | NYN | 2B | 85 | 84 | 187 | 240 | 13 | 54 |
| 1962 | NYN | 3B | 12 | 12 | 6 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
| 1962 | NYN | SS | 39 | 37 | 63 | 118 | 12 | 30 |
| 1963 | NYN | 3B | 66 | 64 | 61 | 135 | 8 | 10 |
| 1963 | NYN | SS | 8 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| 1963 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | CIN | 3B | 19 | 14 | 21 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 1963 | CIN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 663 |
| Third Base | 120 |
| Shortstop | 162 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Gold Glove | 2B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 8th | 64.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Charlie Neal (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Charlie Neal: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 17, 1956 and the final game on September 29, 1963, Charlie Neal built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Brooklyn Dodgers (1956 through 1957), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1958 through 1961), the New York Mets (1962 through 1963), and the Cincinnati Reds (1963). Neal played primarily as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 30, 1931, in Longview, TX, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 10 inches and 165 pounds. Neal died on November 18, 1996, in Dallas, TX, USA. Neal's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Lenard Neal.
Neal finished with 858 hits from 3,316 at bats in 970 games, which works out to .259; the totals also include 87 home runs, 391 runs batted in, and 48 stolen bases. Neal got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .394 (.723 OPS).
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Neal
- What years did Charlie Neal play?
- Charlie Neal played in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1963.
- Was Charlie Neal a pitcher?
- No. Charlie Neal was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Charlie Neal hit?
- Charlie Neal hit 87 career home runs with 858 hits.
- What teams did Charlie Neal play for?
- Charlie Neal played for 3 teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers (1956–1961), the New York Mets (1962–1963), and the Cincinnati Reds (1963).
- Did Charlie Neal win an MVP award?
- No. Charlie Neal did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Charlie Neal win?
- Charlie Neal won the Gold Glove (1959). He was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Charlie Neal's career stats?
- In 970 games, Charlie Neal had 858 hits, 87 home runs, 391 RBI, 461 runs, and 48 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- What position did Charlie Neal play?
- Charlie Neal played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Neal and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Neal was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Charlie Neal hit each season?
- Charlie Neal's home runs by season: 2 in 1956, 12 in 1957, 22 in 1958, 19 in 1959, 8 in 1960, 10 in 1961, 11 in 1962, and 3 in 1963. His most in one season was 22, in 1958.
- What was Charlie Neal's career batting average?
- Charlie Neal batted .259 over his career, with 858 hits in 3,316 at bats.
- How many RBI did Charlie Neal have?
- Charlie Neal drove in 391 runs in his career.
- Is Charlie Neal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Neal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Charlie Neal make?
- Charlie Neal was selected to 2 All-Star Games.