Oran O'Neal
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1925-1927)
Oran O'Neal was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1927 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. Across 13 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 9.24 ERA and 8 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 6/2/1981 in Springfield, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1925-04-18
- Last Game
- 1927-05-27
Full name: Oran Herbert O'Neal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.1 | 35 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 9.30 | 4.55 (-104%) | -767.2 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.1 | 44 | 26 | 14 | 8 | 9.24 | — | -767 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | .250 | .143 | .393 | 0 |
Career AVG .143 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career OBP .250 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.
Career SLG .143 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.
Career OPS .393 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 47.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | PHI | NL | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PHI | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 16.2 | 28 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 7.56 |
| Away | 4 | 8.2 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 12.46 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-05-27 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927-05-22 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-29 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-28 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-25 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-24 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-22 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-06-04 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-12 | PHI | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927-05-27 | PHI | BSN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1927-05-22 | PHI | BRO | — | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-08-29 | PHI | PIT | — | 2.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1925-08-28 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-25 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-24 | PHI | STL | — | 1.1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-08-22 | PHI | STL | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-06-04 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1925-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | — | 3.1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925-05-12 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
Oran O'Neal: the record in brief
Oran O'Neal's major league career runs from a debut on April 18, 1925 to a final game on May 27, 1927. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. O'Neal is listed as a pitcher at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. O'Neal both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. O'Neal was born on May 2, 1899, in Gatewood, MO, USA. O'Neal's death is recorded on June 2, 1981, in Springfield, MO, USA. On the record, Oran O'Neal was born Oran Herbert O'Neal.
The pitching table credits O'Neal with a 0-0 record and a 9.24 ERA in 13 games. O'Neal had 8 strikeouts. The league ERA over O'Neal's seasons was 4.32, so the 9.24 figure ran 114.0% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 9.30 in 1925, when the league's was 4.55.
The game-log section draws on 26 games of Retrosheet box scores for O'Neal.
The position breakdown shows 13 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 7 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oran O'Neal
- What years did Oran O'Neal play?
- Oran O'Neal played in Major League Baseball from 1925 to 1927.
- Was Oran O'Neal a pitcher?
- Yes. Oran O'Neal pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 8 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Oran O'Neal hit?
- Oran O'Neal hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Oran O'Neal play for?
- Oran O'Neal played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1925, 1927).
- What were Oran O'Neal's career stats?
- In 13 games, Oran O'Neal went 0-0 with a 9.24 ERA, 8 strikeouts, and 25.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Oran O'Neal play?
- Oran O'Neal played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oran O'Neal and how much did he weigh?
- Oran O'Neal was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Oran O'Neal's career ERA?
- Oran O'Neal finished with a 9.24 career ERA, going 0-0 with 8 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oran O'Neal have?
- Oran O'Neal recorded 8 career strikeouts.
- Is Oran O'Neal in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oran O'Neal has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.