Jim O'Neill, baseball player, 1920-1923

Jim O'Neill

Born: 2/23/1893 in Minooka, PA, USA

Died: 9/5/1976 in Chambersburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-04-15 | Final Game: 1923-07-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: James Leo O'Neill

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Biography

Jim O'Neill was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1920 to 1923. A versatile position player, O'Neill participated in 109 games throughout his career, showcasing a batting average of .287. He recorded 94 hits, including one home run, and drove in 43 runs while also stealing 7 bases. His offensive contributions reflected the evolving nature of the game during the early 1920s, a period characterized by a transition from the deadball era to a more power-focused approach in baseball. O'Neill's tenure in the league came during a time of significant change in Major League Baseball, as teams began to embrace a more aggressive style of play, leading to increased scoring and excitement for fans. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, O'Neill's consistent hitting and ability to contribute in various ways helped solidify his place in the game’s history. His career, though relatively brief, remains a testament to the dedication and skill of players during an intriguing era in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
109 327 33 94 18 7 1 43 7 14 33 0.287 0.321 0.394 0.715 143.3

Career AVG .287 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .394 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.715 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — near 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
1920 WSN AL 86 294 27 85 17 7 1 40 7 13 30 0.289 .271 (+6%) .331 (-2%) .363 (+12%) .694 (+5%) 143.3
1923 WSN AL 23 33 6 9 1 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 10 0 21 24 2 4
3B 4 0 3 9 2 1
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
SS 81 0 130 252 23 22

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 WS1 2B 2 0 5 5 0 0
1920 WS1 SS 80 0 130 251 23 22
1923 WS1 2B 8 0 16 19 2 4
1923 WS1 3B 4 0 3 9 2 1
1923 WS1 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1923 WS1 SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 10
Third Base 4
Shortstop 81
Right Field 1