Michael Neu
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2004)
Michael Neu was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004 for the Athletics and the Florida Marlins, a span of 2 seasons. Across 33 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 3.72 ERA and 22 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-04-09
- Last Game
- 2004-06-11
Full name: Michael David Neu
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.0 | 43 | 17 | 26 | 20 | 3.64 | 4.40 (+17%) | -313.4 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.0 | 48 | 19 | 28 | 22 | 3.72 | — | -313 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | FLO | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (66 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 15.0 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4.80 |
| Away | 21 | 31.0 | 27 | 11 | 20 | 14 | 3.19 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-11 | MIA | DET | — | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003-09-20 | OAK | SEA | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-11 | OAK | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-09-06 | OAK | TBR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-03 | OAK | BAL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-24 | OAK | TOR | SV | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-21 | OAK | BOS | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-20 | OAK | BOS | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-08-13 | OAK | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003-08-10 | OAK | CHW | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 33 |
Salary History
Michael Neu's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Neu's career ran from 2003 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | OAK | AL | $300,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $300,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1997, 1998 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1999 |
Michael Neu: the record in brief
Michael Neu's major league career runs from a debut on April 9, 2003 to a final game on June 11, 2004. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (2003) and the Florida Marlins (2004). Neu played primarily as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Born on March 9, 1978, in Napa, CA, USA, Neu was listed at 5 feet, 10 inches and 190 pounds. The bio lists the given name Michael David.
The pitching table credits Neu with a 0-0 record and a 3.72 ERA in 33 games. The totals include 22 strikeouts. That 3.72 ERA compares with a 4.43 league average across the same seasons, 16.1% better. In 2003, one of the busiest seasons, Neu posted a 3.64 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.40.
Neu appears at one position only: pitcher, in 33 games. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 3 putouts and 12 assists.
The one salary on file is $300,000, for 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Neu's career ran from 2003 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004. The college table lists Sacramento City College in 1997 and 1998. Retrosheet box scores cover 66 of Neu's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Neu
- What years did Michael Neu play?
- Michael Neu played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004.
- Was Michael Neu a pitcher?
- Yes. Michael Neu pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 22 strikeouts.
- What teams did Michael Neu play for?
- Michael Neu played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2003) and the Florida Marlins (2004).
- What were Michael Neu's career stats?
- In 33 games, Michael Neu went 0-0 with a 3.72 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 46.0 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- How much did Michael Neu earn in his career?
- Michael Neu's recorded salaries total $300,000 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Neu's career ran from 2003 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2004.
- What was Michael Neu's salary?
- Michael Neu's recorded salary was $300,000 in 2003.
- What position did Michael Neu play?
- Michael Neu played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Michael Neu and how much did he weigh?
- Michael Neu was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Michael Neu's career ERA?
- Michael Neu finished with a 3.72 career ERA, going 0-0 with 22 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Michael Neu have?
- Michael Neu recorded 22 career strikeouts.
- Is Michael Neu in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Neu has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.