Neill Sheridan
Born: 11/20/1921 in Sacramento, CA, USA
Died: 10/15/2015 in Antioch, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1948-09-19 | Final Game: 1948-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Neill Rawlins Sheridan
Biography
Neill Sheridan was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the latter part of the 1948 season. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 2 games with the Philadelphia Athletics from September 19 to September 26, 1948. Despite his brief stint in the majors, Sheridan's journey to the big leagues is reflective of the post-war era in baseball, a time characterized by a resurgence in player talent and fan engagement following World War II.
During his time on the field, Sheridan recorded 0 hits in 2 at-bats, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, and he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs. While his statistical contributions were limited, Sheridan's presence in the major leagues exemplified the fierce competition and challenges faced by many players trying to establish themselves in a rapidly evolving sport. His story serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who aspired to reach the pinnacle of baseball, even if only for a fleeting moment.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 1.250 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.500 | 0.500 | 0.750 | 1.250 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
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