Al Neiger

Born: 3/26/1939 in Wilmington, DE, USA

Died: 10/3/2022 in Wilmington, DE, USA

MLB Debut: 1960-07-30 | Final Game: 1960-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Alvin Edward Neiger

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Biography

Al Neiger, born in 1939, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but noteworthy mark in Major League Baseball. His career spanned from July 30, 1960, to September 28, 1960, during which he played as a position player. Neiger appeared in a total of six games at the highest level, where he recorded one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Despite the limited number of games, his presence on the field during this era contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Neiger's time in the majors came during a transitional phase in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the integration of players and changing playing styles. While his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, they underscore the reality that many players experienced brief stints in the league, often providing depth and resilience to their teams. Al Neiger's journey in baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in America's pastime, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	0	12.7	16	8	2	4	3	5.68	0

Career ERA 5.68 vs. league average 3.82 across their career seasons — 48.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

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	12.7	16	8	4	3	5.68	3.82 (-49%)	-542.9

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	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

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 0.712 across their career seasons — +40.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1960	PHI	P	6	0	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Delaware	Newark	DE	1958, 1959