Tip O'Neill, baseball player, 1883-1892

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

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

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

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