Joe Neale
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1891)
Joe Neale was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1891 for the Louisville Colonels and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 6 seasons. Across 31 career appearances, he went 12-12 with a 4.59 ERA and 58 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 153 lb
- Died
- 12/30/1913 in Akron, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-06-21
- Last Game
- 1891-06-29
Full name: Joseph Hunt Neale
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 41.1 | 60 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 6.97 | 4.17 (-67%) | -1099.4 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 5 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 69.0 | 53 | 26 | 15 | 23 | 3.39 | 3.88 (+13%) | 95.1 |
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 6 | 4 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 110.1 | 109 | 52 | 36 | 24 | 4.24 | 3.52 (-20%) | -573.1 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 12 | 12 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 227.2 | 233 | 116 | 73 | 58 | 4.59 | — | -1,577 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 105 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 12 | .086 | .158 | .133 | .291 | -352 |
Career AVG .086 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.
Career OBP .158 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 51.7% below league average.
Career SLG .133 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 61.9% below league average.
Career OPS .291 vs. league average .677 across their career seasons — 57.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | LS2 | AA | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | LS2 | AA | 5 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 11 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 15 | 51 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 11 | .118 | .254 (-54%) | .331 (-50%) | .343 (-37%) | .675 (-43%) | -352.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 33 | 105 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 12 | .086 | — | — | — | — | -352 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 31 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Akron | Akron | OH | 1893 |
Joe Neale: the record in brief
According to the bio, Joe Neale debuted on June 21, 1886 and played a final game on June 29, 1891. By club, Neale's seasons break down as the Louisville Colonels (1886 to 1887) and the St. Louis Browns (1890 to 1891). At 5'8" and 153 pounds, Neale is listed as a pitcher. Neale threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is May 7, 1866, in Wadsworth, OH, USA. Neale's death is recorded on December 30, 1913, in Akron, OH, USA. Neale's full given name, per the bio, is Joseph Hunt Neale.
Across 31 games (25 starts), Neale recorded 12 wins against 12 losses with a 4.59 ERA. The same table counts 58 strikeouts and 21 complete games. The league ERA over Neale's seasons was 3.75, so the 4.59 figure ran 22.3% worse than average. Neale won 6 games in 1891, the most of any season listed. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.39 in 1890, when the league's was 3.88.
Frequently Asked Questions about Joe Neale
- What years did Joe Neale play?
- Joe Neale played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1891.
- Was Joe Neale a pitcher?
- Yes. Joe Neale pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 58 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Joe Neale hit?
- Joe Neale hit 1 career home run with 9 hits.
- What teams did Joe Neale play for?
- Joe Neale played for 2 teams: the Louisville Colonels (1886–1887) and the St. Louis Browns (1890–1891).
- What were Joe Neale's career stats?
- In 31 games, Joe Neale went 12-12 with a 4.59 ERA, 58 strikeouts, 227.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- What position did Joe Neale play?
- Joe Neale played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Joe Neale and how much did he weigh?
- Joe Neale was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 153 pounds.
- What was Joe Neale's career ERA?
- Joe Neale finished with a 4.59 career ERA, going 12-12 with 58 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Joe Neale have?
- Joe Neale recorded 58 career strikeouts.
- Is Joe Neale in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Joe Neale has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.