John O'Neil, baseball player, 1946-1946

John O'Neil

Born: 4/19/1920 in Shelbiana, KY, USA

Died: 4/18/2012 in Jamestown, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-16 | Final Game: 1946-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: John Francis O'Neil

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Biography

John O'Neil, born in 1920, was a position player whose brief Major League Baseball career spanned the 1946 season. O'Neil made his debut on April 16, 1946, and played through September 29 of the same year, appearing in a total of 46 games. During his time in the league, he recorded 25 hits, contributing to a batting average of .266. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 9 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively despite limited playing time. O'Neil did not register any stolen bases in his career. O'Neil's career unfolded in a unique era of baseball, shortly after World War II, a time when the sport was beginning to see a revitalization with returning veterans and the integration of new talent. His time in the league, although short, reflects the transitional nature of baseball during this period, as teams were eager to fill their rosters with players who could bring energy and skill to the game. While he may not have left a lasting mark statistically, O'Neil's participation in the 1946 season places him among the ranks of those who played during a pivotal moment in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 94 12 25 3 0 0 9 0 5 12 0.266 0.303 0.298 0.601 -201.4

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .303 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 12.6% below 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
1946 PHI NL 46 94 12 25 3 0 0 9 0 5 12 0.266 .256 (+4%) .328 (-8%) .358 (-17%) .687 (-13%) -201.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 32 0 51 75 8 15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1946 PHI SS 32 0 51 75 8 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 32