Neil Wagner
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2014)
Neil Wagner was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014 for the Athletics and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. Across 52 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 4.92 ERA and 43 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-08-30
- Last Game
- 2014-05-14
Full name: Neil Kannas Wagner
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 2 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 39 | 16 | 13 | 33 | 3.79 | 3.87 (+2%) | -248.3 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8.10 | 3.74 (-117%) | -247.9 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.0 | 57 | 29 | 20 | 43 | 4.92 | — | -496 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | OAK | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
View full game log (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 27.0 | 32 | 17 | 12 | 25 | 5.67 |
| Away | 27 | 26.0 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 4.15 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-14 | TOR | CLE | — | 1.1 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-04-25 | TOR | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-04-24 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-22 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-20 | TOR | CLE | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-18 | TOR | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-17 | TOR | MIN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-04-15 | TOR | MIN | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-04-12 | TOR | BAL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-04-09 | TOR | HOU | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 52 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota State University | Fargo | ND | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Neil Wagner: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 30, 2011 and the final game on May 14, 2014, Neil Wagner built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (2011) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2013 through 2014). Wagner is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 215 pounds. Wagner threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Wagner was born on January 1, 1984, in Minneapolis, MN, USA. The given name on file is Neil Kannas Wagner.
Wagner's career pitching line is 2 wins, 4 losses and a 4.92 ERA over 52 appearances. The same table counts 43 strikeouts. Against a 3.85 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.92 mark was 27.9% worse. In 2013, one of the busiest seasons, Wagner posted a 3.79 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.87.
The college table lists North Dakota State University in 2003, 2004, and 2005. Retrosheet box scores cover 104 of Wagner's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 52 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Wagner with 0 putouts, 9 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Neil Wagner
- What years did Neil Wagner play?
- Neil Wagner played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2014.
- Was Neil Wagner a pitcher?
- Yes. Neil Wagner pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 43 strikeouts.
- What teams did Neil Wagner play for?
- Neil Wagner played for 2 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2011) and the Toronto Blue Jays (2013–2014).
- What were Neil Wagner's career stats?
- In 52 games, Neil Wagner went 2-4 with a 4.92 ERA, 43 strikeouts, and 53.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Neil Wagner play?
- Neil Wagner played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Neil Wagner and how much did he weigh?
- Neil Wagner was listed at 6 feet and 215 pounds.
- What was Neil Wagner's career ERA?
- Neil Wagner finished with a 4.92 career ERA, going 2-4 with 43 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Neil Wagner have?
- Neil Wagner recorded 43 career strikeouts.
- Is Neil Wagner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Neil Wagner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.