Luther O'Neal
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Luther O'Neal was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the West Baden Sprudels and the Indianapolis ABCs. In 26 career games, he hit .203 with 13 hits and 3 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / —
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 64 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .203 | .261 | .234 | .495 | 0 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 21.8% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.
Career SLG .234 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 32.1% below league average.
Career OPS .495 vs. league average .672 across their career seasons — 26.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | WBS | WES | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | WBS | WES | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | WBS | WES | 4 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .231 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 7 | 21 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | ABC | WES | 11 | 21 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 26 | 64 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | .203 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 23 |
Luther O'Neal: the record in brief
The season rows for Luther O'Neal begin in 1910. O'Neal played for the West Baden Sprudels (1910 through 1913) and the Indianapolis ABCs (1914). The bio lists O'Neal's primary position as catcher. The birth record reads May 15, 1889, in Lincoln County, TN, USA.
Across 26 games at the plate, O'Neal's career line reads 13 hits in 64 at bats for a .203 average; the totals also include 3 runs batted in. O'Neal's career OPS of .495 combines a .261 on-base mark with .234 slugging. O'Neal's .203 average ran 21.8% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 26.3% below league average (.495 against .672). The hits column peaks at 5, in 1914. The best average in the busiest seasons was .238, in 1914.
O'Neal appears at one position only: catcher, in 23 games. Behind the plate, the fielding record shows 2 errors alongside 109 putouts and 15 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Luther O'Neal
- Was Luther O'Neal a pitcher?
- No. Luther O'Neal was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Luther O'Neal hit?
- Luther O'Neal hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Luther O'Neal play for?
- Luther O'Neal played for 2 teams: the West Baden Sprudels (1910–1913) and the Indianapolis ABCs (1914).
- What were Luther O'Neal's career stats?
- In 26 games, Luther O'Neal had 13 hits, 3 RBI, 3 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Luther O'Neal play?
- Luther O'Neal played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Luther O'Neal?
- Luther O'Neal was listed at 5 feet 7 inches.
- What was Luther O'Neal's career batting average?
- Luther O'Neal batted .203 over his career, with 13 hits in 64 at bats.
- How many RBI did Luther O'Neal have?
- Luther O'Neal drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Luther O'Neal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Luther O'Neal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.