Troy Neel
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-1994)
Troy Neel was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994 for the Athletics, a span of 3 seasons. In 230 career games, he hit .280 with 212 hits, 37 home runs, and 120 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,988.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-05-30
- Last Game
- 1994-08-11
Full name: Troy Lee Neel
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 | 758 | 110 | 212 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 120 | 5 | 92 | 177 | .280 | .362 | .475 | .837 | 1,988 |
Career AVG .280 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.
Career OBP .362 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.
Career SLG .475 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +18.8% above league average.
Career OPS .837 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — +14.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 24 | 53 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .264 | .255 (+3%) | .322 (+5%) | .377 (+30%) | .699 (+19%) | 157.3 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 123 | 427 | 59 | 124 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 63 | 3 | 49 | 101 | .290 | .265 (+10%) | .332 (+11%) | .403 (+17%) | .735 (+14%) | 1289.9 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 83 | 278 | 43 | 74 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 48 | 2 | 38 | 61 | .266 | .269 (-1%) | .338 (+6%) | .424 (+12%) | .763 (+9%) | 541.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 230 | 758 | 110 | 212 | 37 | 0 | 37 | 120 | 5 | 92 | 177 | .280 | — | — | — | — | 1,988 | ||
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 (230 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 109 | 351 | 51 | 108 | 19 | 61 | .308 |
| Away | 121 | 407 | 59 | 104 | 18 | 59 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-08-11 | OAK | SEA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994-08-10 | OAK | CHW | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994-08-09 | OAK | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994-08-08 | OAK | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994-08-07 | OAK | TEX | W | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-06 | OAK | TEX | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994-08-05 | OAK | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994-08-04 | OAK | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994-08-03 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-08-02 | OAK | KCR | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 81 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 129 |
Salary History
Troy Neel's recorded salaries total $345,000 over 2 seasons, 1993 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Neel's career ran from 1992 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1992.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $225,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $120,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $345,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard College | Big Spring | TX | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 7th | 5.0 | 140 | 0 |
Troy Neel: the record in brief
Troy Neel played a first major league game on May 30, 1992 and a last one on August 11, 1994. All of the seasons listed were played for the Oakland Athletics. Born on September 14, 1965, in Freeport, TX, USA, Neel is listed as a designated hitter and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Neel's listed size is 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Troy Lee Neel.
Neel collected 212 hits in 758 at bats across 230 games, good for a .280 batting average, adding 37 home runs and 120 RBI. Reaching base at a .362 clip and slugging .475, Neel finished with a .837 OPS. Measured against the leagues Neel played in, the .280 career average compares with a .263 league average over the same seasons, 6.3% above the league. The OPS comparison is .837 to a league .730, 14.5% above average. No season beat the 19 home runs Neel hit in 1993. 1993 produced Neel's most hits, 124 of them for the Oakland Athletics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Troy Neel
- What years did Troy Neel play?
- Troy Neel played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 1994.
- Was Troy Neel a pitcher?
- No. Troy Neel was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did Troy Neel hit?
- Troy Neel hit 37 career home runs with 212 hits.
- What teams did Troy Neel play for?
- Troy Neel played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1992–1994).
- What were Troy Neel's career stats?
- In 230 games, Troy Neel had 212 hits, 37 home runs, 120 RBI, 110 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .280 batting average.
- How much did Troy Neel earn in his career?
- Troy Neel's recorded salaries total $345,000 over 2 seasons, 1993 to 1994. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Neel's career ran from 1992 to 1994. No salary is recorded for 1992.
- What was Troy Neel's salary?
- Troy Neel's last recorded salary was $225,000, in 1994. His highest recorded salary was $225,000, in 1994, and his lowest was $120,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 1994.
- What position did Troy Neel play?
- Troy Neel played primarily as a designated hitter, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Troy Neel and how much did he weigh?
- Troy Neel was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Troy Neel hit each season?
- Troy Neel's home runs by season: 3 in 1992, 19 in 1993, and 15 in 1994. His most in one season was 19, in 1993.
- What was Troy Neel's career batting average?
- Troy Neel batted .280 over his career, with 212 hits in 758 at bats.
- How many RBI did Troy Neel have?
- Troy Neel drove in 120 runs in his career.
- Is Troy Neel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Troy Neel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.