Cal Neeman
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1957-1963)
Cal Neeman was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1963 for 5 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 7 seasons. In 376 career games, he hit .224 with 224 hits, 30 home runs, and 97 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 192 lb
- Died
- 10/1/2015 in Lake St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1957-04-16
- Last Game
- 1963-09-29
Full name: Calvin Amandus Neeman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 1,002 | 93 | 224 | 35 | 4 | 30 | 97 | 1 | 79 | 221 | .224 | .284 | .356 | .641 | -1,136 |
Career AVG .224 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 12.5% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career SLG .356 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OPS .641 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 10.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | NL | 122 | 415 | 37 | 107 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 0 | 22 | 87 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .323 (-8%) | .391 (-4%) | .715 (-6%) | -431.9 |
| 1958 | CHN | NL | 76 | 201 | 30 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 41 | .259 | .257 (avg) | .324 (+4%) | .394 (+20%) | .719 (+12%) | 464.1 |
| 1959 | CHN | NL | 44 | 105 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 23 | .162 | .256 (-37%) | .323 (-25%) | .392 (-32%) | .715 (-29%) | -478.4 |
| 1960 | CHN | NL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 59 | 160 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 42 | .181 | .255 (-29%) | .323 (-18%) | .387 (-18%) | .711 (-18%) | 0.0 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 19 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 24 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .180 | .257 (-30%) | .326 (-31%) | .393 (-24%) | .719 (-27%) | -225.1 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 376 | 1,002 | 93 | 224 | 35 | 4 | 30 | 97 | 1 | 79 | 221 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -671 | ||
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 (376 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 180 | 457 | 50 | 112 | 17 | 53 | .245 |
| Away | 196 | 545 | 43 | 112 | 13 | 44 | .206 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963-09-29 | TEX | CHW | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-28 | TEX | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-27 | TEX | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-17 | TEX | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-10 | TEX | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1963-09-09 | TEX | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-08 | TEX | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-04 | TEX | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-02 | TEX | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963-09-01 | TEX | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHN | C | 118 | 111 | 703 | 56 | 8 | 13 |
| 1958 | CHN | C | 71 | 57 | 340 | 25 | 3 | 6 |
| 1959 | CHN | C | 38 | 34 | 158 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960 | CHN | C | 9 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960 | PHI | C | 52 | 49 | 252 | 31 | 6 | 2 |
| 1961 | PHI | C | 19 | 10 | 63 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962 | PIT | C | 24 | 16 | 103 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1963 | CLE | C | 9 | 3 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1963 | WS2 | C | 12 | 4 | 29 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 352 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington | IL | 1948 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Cal Neeman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cal Neeman
- What years did Cal Neeman play?
- Cal Neeman played in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1963.
- Was Cal Neeman a pitcher?
- No. Cal Neeman was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Cal Neeman hit?
- Cal Neeman hit 30 career home runs with 224 hits.
- What was Cal Neeman's career batting average?
- Cal Neeman batted .224 over his career, with 224 hits in 1,002 at bats.
- How many RBI did Cal Neeman have?
- Cal Neeman drove in 97 runs in his career.
- Is Cal Neeman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Cal Neeman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.