Paul O'Neill
Groomed in the Reds organization, right fielder Paul O'Neill enjoyed success with Cincinnati, helping them to a World Series title in 1990. But he was truly celebrated in New York after the Yankees traded for him after the 1992 season. With his picture-perfectleft-handed swing, O'Neill won the batting title in 1994 for the Bombers. In all, he hit .300 in his first six seasons for the Yankees, but his most important contribiution was as a field leader. A clutch hitter, he drove in 100 runs four times, and produced a seemingly endless string of multiple-pitch at-bats in which he wore down opposing pitchers before delivering a run-scoring hit. He won four rings with the Yankees and clubbed 10 homers in the post-season for the Yankee dynasty of 1996-2001.
Played For
Cincinnati Reds (1985-1992)
New York Yankees (1993-2001)
All-Time Rankings
Paul O'Neill ranks #42 among the Top 50 all-time at RF. Rankings ⇒
Born
Paul Andrew O'Neill was born on February 25, 1963, in Columbus, OH.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: OF
Primary Team: NYA
College: Otterbein
Major League Debut
September 3, 1985
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| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 2007 |
BBWAA |
12 |
2.2% |
|
Post-Season Appearances
1990 World Series
1990 National League Championship Series
1995 American League Divisional Series
1996 American League Championship Series
1996 World Series
1996 American League Divisional Series
1997 American League Divisional Series
1998 World Series
1998 American League Divisional Series
1998 American League Championship Series
1999 American League Championship Series
1999 American League Divisional Series
1999 World Series
2000 World Series
2000 American League Divisional Series
2000 American League Championship Series
2001 American League Championship Series
2001 American League Divisional Series
2001 World Series
Batting Feats
All-Star Selections
1991 NL
1994 AL
1995 AL
1997 AL
1998 AL
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