Mickey O'Neil

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1927)

Mickey O'Neil was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1927 for 4 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 9 seasons. In 672 career games, he hit .238 with 475 hits, 4 home runs, and 179 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

AVG .238
HR 4
RBI 179
H 475
OPS .579
PIV -6,122
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 185 lb
Born
4/12/1898 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died
4/8/1964 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut
1919-09-12
Last Game
1927-06-19

Full name: George Michael O'Neil

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Career Batting Statistics

Mickey O'Neil — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
672 1,995 177 475 41 23 4 179 18 139 127 .238 .292 .288 .579 -6,122

Career AVG .238 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .292 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career OPS .579 vs. league average .730 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Mickey O'Neil Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1919 BSN NL 11 28 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 7 .214 — — — — 0.0
1920 BSN NL 112 304 19 86 5 4 0 28 4 21 20 .283 .271 (+4%) .331 (+2%) .363 (-10%) .694 (-4%) -149.5
1921 BSN NL 98 277 26 69 9 4 2 29 2 23 21 .249 .286 (-13%) .344 (-11%) .395 (-16%) .739 (-14%) -619.3
1922 BSN NL 83 251 18 56 5 2 0 26 1 14 11 .223 .285 (-22%) .345 (-23%) .397 (-35%) .743 (-29%) -1197.8
1923 BSN NL 96 306 29 65 7 4 0 20 3 17 14 .212 .282 (-25%) .344 (-25%) .390 (-33%) .734 (-29%) -1470.5
1924 BSN NL 106 362 32 89 4 1 0 22 4 14 27 .246 .283 (-13%) .345 (-20%) .389 (-33%) .734 (-27%) -1552.0
1925 BSN NL 70 222 29 57 6 5 2 30 1 21 16 .257 .288 (-11%) .349 (-7%) .407 (-13%) .756 (-10%) -359.3
1926 BRO NL 75 201 19 42 5 3 0 20 3 23 8 .209 .279 (-25%) .345 (-15%) .390 (-32%) .735 (-24%) -774.0
1927 WS1 AL 5 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 — — — — 0.0
1927 NY1 NL 16 38 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 5 2 .132 — — — — 0.0
Career · 10 seasons 672 1,995 177 475 41 23 4 179 18 139 127 .238 — — — — -6,122

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Mickey O'Neil — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home3401012992612108.258
Away33298378214273.218

Last 10 Games — Batting

Mickey O'Neil — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1927-06-19 NY1STLW 301000000
1927-06-16 NY1STLW 000000000
1927-06-12 NY1CHCL 200000010
1927-06-10 NY1PITL 100000010
1927-06-09 NY1PITW 302000210
1927-06-08 NY1PITW 201000000
1927-06-07 NY1PITL 300000000
1927-06-05 NY1CINL 000000010
1927-06-04 NY1CINL 200000000
1927-06-03 NY1CINW 400000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Mickey O'Neil — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 654 0 2020 670 77 47

Season-by-Season Fielding

Mickey O'Neil — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1919 BSN C 11 0 33 19 1 3
1920 BSN 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1920 BSN C 105 0 304 153 18 10
1921 BSN C 95 0 276 117 13 8
1922 BSN C 79 0 239 70 7 3
1923 BSN C 95 0 298 104 11 5
1924 BSN C 106 0 362 108 7 8
1925 BSN C 69 0 208 31 7 3
1926 BRO C 74 0 247 53 11 5
1927 WS1 C 4 0 5 1 0 0
1927 NY1 C 16 0 48 14 2 2

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Mickey O'Neil Stats, Bio & Career Records
Position Games
Catcher 653

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Mickey O'Neil (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Mike Guerra
    .242 avg, 9 HR
  2. 96
    Roy Spencer
    .247 avg, 3 HR
  3. 94
    Admiral Schlei
    .237 avg, 6 HR
  4. 93
    Ira Thomas
    .242 avg, 3 HR
  5. 91
    Ron Brand
    .239 avg, 3 HR
  6. 90
    Moe Berg
    .243 avg, 6 HR

Mickey O'Neil: the record in brief

September 12, 1919 and June 19, 1927 bracket Mickey O'Neil's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Braves (1919 through 1925), the Brooklyn Robins (1926), the Washington Senators (1927), and the New York Giants (1927). At 5'10" and 185 pounds, O'Neil is listed as a catcher. The bio says O'Neil threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is April 12, 1898, in St. Louis, MO, USA. O'Neil died on April 8, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Mickey O'Neil was the playing name; the full given name is George Michael.

The batting record for O'Neil: 672 games, 475 hits in 1,995 at bats, and a .238 average, along with 4 home runs and 179 runs batted in. O'Neil got on base at a .292 rate and slugged .288 (.579 OPS). Set against a .281 league average for the same years, O'Neil's .238 average sits 15.3% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 89, in 1924. 1925 brought the most runs batted in, 30.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey O'Neil

What years did Mickey O'Neil play?
Mickey O'Neil played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1927.
Was Mickey O'Neil a pitcher?
No. Mickey O'Neil was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Mickey O'Neil hit?
Mickey O'Neil hit 4 career home runs with 475 hits.
What teams did Mickey O'Neil play for?
Mickey O'Neil played for 4 teams: the Boston Braves (1919–1925), the Brooklyn Robins (1926), the Washington Senators (1927), and the New York Giants (1927).
What were Mickey O'Neil's career stats?
In 672 games, Mickey O'Neil had 475 hits, 4 home runs, 179 RBI, 177 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .238 batting average.
What position did Mickey O'Neil play?
Mickey O'Neil played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Mickey O'Neil and how much did he weigh?
Mickey O'Neil was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 185 pounds.
How many home runs did Mickey O'Neil hit each season?
Mickey O'Neil's home runs by season: 0 in 1919, 0 in 1920, 2 in 1921, 0 in 1922, 0 in 1923, 0 in 1924, 2 in 1925, 0 in 1926, and 0 in 1927. His most in one season was 2, in 1921 and 1925.
What was Mickey O'Neil's career batting average?
Mickey O'Neil batted .238 over his career, with 475 hits in 1,995 at bats.
How many RBI did Mickey O'Neil have?
Mickey O'Neil drove in 179 runs in his career.
Is Mickey O'Neil in the Hall of Fame?
No. Mickey O'Neil has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.