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.
Cal Neeman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Cal Neeman debuted on April 16, 1957 and played a final game on September 29, 1963. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1957 to 1960), the Philadelphia Phillies (1960 to 1961), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1962), the Cleveland Indians (1963), and the Washington Senators (1963). Neeman played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 18, 1929, in Valmeyer, IL, USA and a listed size of 6'1" and 192 pounds. Neeman's death is recorded on October 1, 2015, in Lake St. Louis, MO, USA. The given name on file is Calvin Amandus Neeman.
Neeman's career batting table shows 376 games, 1,002 at bats and 224 hits, a .224 average, plus 30 homers and 97 RBI. Neeman's career OPS of .641 combines a .284 on-base mark with .356 slugging. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Neeman's .224 average sits 12.5% below it. In OPS terms, Neeman's .641 stands 10.0% below the league's .712. No season beat the 12 home runs Neeman hit in 1958. The hits column peaks at 107, in 1957.
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 teams did Cal Neeman play for?
- Cal Neeman played for 5 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1957–1960), the Philadelphia Phillies (1960–1961), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1962), the Cleveland Indians (1963), and the Washington Senators (1963).
- What were Cal Neeman's career stats?
- In 376 games, Cal Neeman had 224 hits, 30 home runs, 97 RBI, 93 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .224 batting average.
- What position did Cal Neeman play?
- Cal Neeman played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Cal Neeman and how much did he weigh?
- Cal Neeman was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 192 pounds.
- How many home runs did Cal Neeman hit each season?
- Cal Neeman's home runs by season: 10 in 1957, 12 in 1958, 3 in 1959, 4 in 1960, 0 in 1961, 1 in 1962, and 0 in 1963. His most in one season was 12, in 1958.
- 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.