Al Neiger
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1960)
Al Neiger was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1960 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Across 6 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 5.68 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 10/3/2022 in Wilmington, DE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1960-07-30
- Last Game
- 1960-09-28
Full name: Alvin Edward Neiger
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5.68 | 3.82 (-49%) | -541.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 5.68 | — | -541 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — +96.0% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +54.4% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +29.0% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — +40.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | PHI | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .500 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4.50 |
| Away | 3 | 8.2 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6.23 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-09-28 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-09-05 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-08-16 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-08-09 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-07-31 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-07-30 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 6 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-09-28 | PHI | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-09-05 | PHI | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-08-16 | PHI | PIT | — | 6.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1960-08-09 | PHI | STL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-07-31 | PHI | STL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1960-07-30 | PHI | STL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware | Newark | DE | 1958, 1959 |
Al Neiger: the record in brief
Al Neiger's major league career runs from a debut on July 30, 1960 to a final game on September 28, 1960. Neiger's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. Neiger played primarily as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on March 26, 1939, in Wilmington, DE, USA, Neiger was listed at 6-foot-0 and 195 pounds. Neiger's death is recorded on October 3, 2022, in Wilmington, DE, USA. Neiger's full given name, per the bio, is Alvin Edward Neiger.
Neiger pitched in 6 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 5.68 ERA. Neiger had 3 strikeouts. The league ERA over Neiger's seasons was 3.82, so the 5.68 figure ran 48.9% worse than average. Neiger's only pitching season is 1960: 6 games, 3 strikeouts.
Before the majors, Neiger played college baseball at University of Delaware (1958 and 1959). Neiger's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 12 games from Retrosheet.
Neiger appears at one position only: pitcher, in 6 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Neiger
- Was Al Neiger a pitcher?
- Yes. Al Neiger pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Al Neiger hit?
- Al Neiger hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Al Neiger play for?
- Al Neiger played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1960).
- What were Al Neiger's career stats?
- In 6 games, Al Neiger went 0-0 with a 5.68 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 12.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Al Neiger play?
- Al Neiger played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Al Neiger and how much did he weigh?
- Al Neiger was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Al Neiger's career ERA?
- Al Neiger finished with a 5.68 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Al Neiger have?
- Al Neiger recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Al Neiger in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Neiger has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.