Steve O'Neill

Catcher
1911—1928
BORN
July 6, 1891, in Minooka, PA
BATS / THROWS
Right / Right
HT / WT
5-10 / 165
MLB DEBUT
September 18, 1911
FINAL GAME
September 14, 1928
PRIMARY TEAM
Cleveland Indians
263
BATTING AVERAGE
1259
HITS
26.1
WAR
349
ON-BASE PCT
13
HOME RUNS
20.6
WAR7
337
SLUGGING
685
ON-BASE + SLUGGING
2.65
WAR PER SEASON
Excellent receiver who starred mostly for the Cleveland Indians in 1920s. Excelled at preventing stolen bases, and was strong leader on 1920 World Series champion.

Compared to Hall of Fame Catchers

CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS WAR PER
O’Neill
26.1
20.6
16.8
12.1
23.4
2.65
AVG HOFer
53.5
35.0
25.5
17.5
44.3
4.4

Where Does Steve O'Neill Rank

No. 63 Ranked

at Catcher

Among Catchers?

CAREER LONG PEAK PRIME SHORT PEAK JAWS
55
58
46
55
55
WAR
WAR7
WAR 5 CONSECUTIVE
WAR3
JAWS