Joe Nealon
Born: 12/15/1884 in San Francisco, CA, USA
Died: 4/2/1910 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-04-12 | Final Game: 1907-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1"
Full name: James Joseph Nealon
Biography
Joe Nealon was a professional baseball player born in 1884, who made his mark in the major leagues from 1906 to 1907. As a position player, Nealon showcased his talents over the course of 259 games, where he accumulated 240 hits, demonstrating both skill and consistency at the plate. Finishing his career with a batting average of .256, he contributed significantly to his teams with a total of 130 RBIs and managed to hit 3 home runs during his playing tenure. Additionally, Nealon displayed speed on the bases, successfully stealing 26 bases, which highlighted his versatility as a player.
Nealon's career unfolded during the early 20th century, a period characterized by a transition in baseball strategies and styles of play. While not an era dominated by power hitters, Nealon's ability to contribute offensively and his agility on the bases made him a valuable asset to his teams. Though he may not be a household name, his contributions to the game during its formative years reflect the evolving nature of baseball and the importance of all-around players in the sport's history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 259 | 937 | 111 | 240 | 31 | 20 | 3 | 130 | 26 | 76 | 96 | 0.256 | 0.317 | 0.342 | 0.658 | 1003.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 154 | 556 | 82 | 142 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 83 | 15 | 53 | 63 | 0.255 | 958.5 |
| 1907 | PIT | NL | 105 | 381 | 29 | 98 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 47 | 11 | 23 | 33 | 0.257 | 44.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 258 | 258 | 2590 | 170 | 47 | 125 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | PIT | 1B | 154 | 154 | 1592 | 102 | 23 | 90 |
| 1907 | PIT | 1B | 104 | 104 | 998 | 68 | 24 | 35 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 258 |