Tip O'Neill
Born: 5/15/1860 in Springfield, ON, CAN
Died: 12/31/1915 in Montreal, QC, CAN
MLB Debut: 1883-05-05 | Final Game: 1892-08-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 167 lbs
Full name: James Edward O'Neill
Biography
Tip O'Neill, born in 1860, was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1883 until his retirement in 1892. He began his professional career during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from its early days into a more organized and structured game. O'Neill's career spanned the late 19th century, an era characterized by significant changes, including the introduction of the pitching box and the rise of the modern baseball franchise.
Throughout his career, O'Neill finished with a record of 16-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.39, demonstrating his capability on the mound. He recorded a total of 91 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to effectively challenge batters during his time. Although he did not record any saves, O'Neill's contributions to his teams were significant in an era when pitching was becoming increasingly important to the overall success of a baseball club. His legacy reflects the early development of pitching strategies that would shape the future of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 16 | 36 | 33 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 289.0 | 307 | 109 | 8 | 115 | 91 | 3.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 148.0 | 182 | 67 | 64 | 55 | 4.07 | -3944.5 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 11 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 141.0 | 125 | 42 | 51 | 36 | 2.68 | -4013.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1052 | 4248 | 879 | 1385 | 222 | 92 | 52 | 757 | 161 | 420 | 194 | 0.326 | 0.392 | 0.458 | 0.851 | 23455.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 23 | 76 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.197 | -280.5 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 78 | 297 | 49 | 82 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0.276 | 877.6 |
| 1885 | SL4 | AA | 52 | 206 | 44 | 72 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0.350 | 1325.1 |
| 1886 | SL4 | AA | 138 | 579 | 106 | 190 | 28 | 14 | 3 | 107 | 9 | 47 | 0 | 0.328 | 3250.9 |
| 1887 | SL4 | AA | 124 | 517 | 167 | 225 | 52 | 19 | 14 | 123 | 30 | 50 | 20 | 0.435 | 6770.6 |
| 1888 | SL4 | AA | 130 | 529 | 96 | 177 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 98 | 26 | 44 | 28 | 0.335 | 3470.1 |
| 1889 | SL4 | AA | 134 | 534 | 123 | 179 | 33 | 8 | 9 | 110 | 28 | 72 | 37 | 0.335 | 3300.3 |
| 1890 | CHP | PL | 137 | 577 | 112 | 174 | 20 | 16 | 3 | 75 | 29 | 65 | 36 | 0.302 | 1613.7 |
| 1891 | SL4 | AA | 127 | 514 | 111 | 166 | 28 | 4 | 10 | 95 | 25 | 61 | 33 | 0.323 | 2769.5 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 109 | 419 | 63 | 105 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 52 | 14 | 53 | 25 | 0.251 | 358.7 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 146 | 23 | 35 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 0.240 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | WS | SL4 | 10 | 37 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 0.243 |
| 1887 | WS | SL4 | 15 | 65 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
| 1886 | WS | SL4 | 6 | 20 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 0.400 |
| 1885 | WS | SL4 | 7 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.208 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 1022 | 0 | 1792 | 81 | 169 | 16 |
| P | 36 | 0 | 16 | 54 | 8 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY1 | P | 19 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1883 | NY1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | P | 17 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 5 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | SL4 | OF | 64 | 0 | 67 | 6 | 17 | 1 |
| 1885 | SL4 | OF | 52 | 0 | 83 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
| 1886 | SL4 | OF | 138 | 0 | 279 | 14 | 23 | 4 |
| 1887 | SL4 | OF | 124 | 0 | 247 | 8 | 30 | 2 |
| 1888 | SL4 | OF | 130 | 0 | 231 | 8 | 16 | 1 |
| 1889 | SL4 | OF | 134 | 0 | 264 | 12 | 19 | 3 |
| 1890 | CHP | OF | 137 | 0 | 231 | 8 | 19 | 1 |
| 1891 | SL4 | OF | 127 | 0 | 195 | 5 | 14 | 0 |
| 1892 | CIN | OF | 109 | 0 | 188 | 13 | 17 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 36 |
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1010 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1887 | Triple Crown |