John O'Neil (baseball)
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John Francis O'Neil (April 19, 1920 – April 18, 2012) was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly during the 1946 season. Listed at 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m), 155 lb, he batted and threw right-handed.[1]
Born in
O'Neil assumed the name "Charles R. Johnson" as a
O'Neil appeared in 32 games for the 1946 Philadelphia Phillies as a replacement for everyday shortstop Skeeter Newsome, being also used in pinch-hitting and pinch-running situations in 14 games.[1]
In a 46-game career, O'Neil posted a batting average of .266 (25-for-94) with three doubles, driving in nine runs while scoring 12 times without any stolen base.[1]
From 1964 through 1984 he scouted for several major league teams, including the
O'Neil was honored by the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame at
Outside of baseball, he was an avid golfer and fisherman with memberships at Chautauqua and Corry Hills golf clubs, and was also a member of Lakewood Rod and Gun Club.[2]
O'Neil died in Jamestown, New York, one day short of reaching his 92nd birthday.[2]
References
- ^ a b c "Baseball Reference – John O'Neil major league profile".
- ^ a b c "The Post-Journal.com – John F. O'Neil obituary".
- ^ "Baseball Reference – John O'Neil minor league career".
- The Lexington Herald. p. 12. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
- ^ a b "Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame – John O'Neil entry".
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference