Cal Neeman
Born: 2/18/1929 in Valmeyer, IL, USA
Died: 10/1/2015 in Lake St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-04-16 | Final Game: 1963-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 192 lbs
Full name: Calvin Amandus Neeman
Biography
Cal Neeman was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1957 to 1963. Born in 1929, Neeman made his mark in the league during a transitional period characterized by the post-World War II boom in baseball popularity. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 376 games, achieving a total of 224 hits, 30 home runs, and 97 runs batted in, while maintaining a batting average of .224. His playing style was emblematic of the era, as he contributed both power and versatility on the field.
Neeman's career spanned the late 1950s to the early 1960s, a time when the game was evolving with an influx of talent and the integration of players from diverse backgrounds. Though his statistics may not reflect the prolific output of some of his contemporaries, Neeman's contributions as a reliable player were significant during his time in the league. He also recorded one stolen base, showcasing a modest but notable aspect of his game. After concluding his playing days on September 29, 1963, Neeman left behind a legacy that reflects the competitive spirit of baseball during a dynamic period in its history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376 | 1002 | 93 | 224 | 35 | 4 | 30 | 97 | 1 | 79 | 221 | 0.224 | 0.284 | 0.356 | 0.641 | -1343.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | CHC | NL | 122 | 415 | 37 | 107 | 17 | 1 | 10 | 39 | 0 | 22 | 87 | 0.258 | -534.6 |
| 1958 | CHC | NL | 76 | 201 | 30 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 29 | 0 | 21 | 41 | 0.259 | 464.1 |
| 1959 | CHC | NL | 44 | 105 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 23 | 0.162 | -519.4 |
| 1960 | CHC | NL | 9 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 59 | 160 | 13 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 16 | 42 | 0.181 | 0.0 |
| 1961 | PHI | NL | 19 | 31 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | PIT | NL | 24 | 50 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.180 | -235.1 |
| 1963 | CLE | AL | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | WS2 | AL | 14 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 352 | 288 | 1714 | 150 | 22 | 28 |
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
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 352 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Wesleyan University | Bloomington | IL | 1948 |