Thomas Neal
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2012-2013)
Thomas Neal was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013 for the Cleveland Guardians, the New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 2 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .184 with 7 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2012-09-02
- Last Game
- 2013-08-07
Full name: Thomas Joseph Neal
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .184 | .244 | .211 | .454 | 0 |
Career AVG .184 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career SLG .211 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.
Career OPS .454 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 36.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 9 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .217 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 15 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .184 | — | — | — | — | 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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .235 |
| Away | 8 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-07 | CHC | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-08-06 | CHC | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-19 | NYY | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-19 | NYY | LAD | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013-06-15 | NYY | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2013-06-14 | NYY | LAA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-10-01 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-30 | CLE | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-09-29 | CLE | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-09-25 | CLE | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Thomas Neal: the record in brief
Thomas Neal played a first major league game on September 2, 2012 and a last one on August 7, 2013. Neal played for the Cleveland Indians (2012), the New York Yankees (2013), and the Chicago Cubs (2013). Neal, born on August 17, 1987, in Inglewood, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 220 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. On the record, Thomas Neal was born Thomas Joseph Neal.
In 15 games and 38 at bats, Neal batted .184 with 7 hits; the totals also include 2 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .244 and .211 give Neal a career OPS of .454. Measured against the leagues Neal played in, the .184 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 27.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Neal's .454 stands 36.8% below the league's .719. The hits column peaks at 5, in 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Neal
- What years did Thomas Neal play?
- Thomas Neal played in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2013.
- Was Thomas Neal a pitcher?
- No. Thomas Neal was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Thomas Neal hit?
- Thomas Neal hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Thomas Neal play for?
- Thomas Neal played for 3 teams: the Cleveland Indians (2012), the New York Yankees (2013), and the Chicago Cubs (2013).
- What were Thomas Neal's career stats?
- In 15 games, Thomas Neal had 7 hits, 2 RBI, and 3 runs, with a .184 batting average.
- What position did Thomas Neal play?
- Thomas Neal played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Thomas Neal and how much did he weigh?
- Thomas Neal was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 220 pounds.
- What was Thomas Neal's career batting average?
- Thomas Neal batted .184 over his career, with 7 hits in 38 at bats.
- How many RBI did Thomas Neal have?
- Thomas Neal drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Thomas Neal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Thomas Neal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.