Jeff McNeil was born on April 8, 1992, and is an American professional baseball utility player for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He is nicknamed “Squirrel” or “Flying Squirrel.” McNeil attended Nipomo High School in Nipomo, California.
He played baseball, basketball, and golf. McNeil was a three-year-high school basketball player who averaged 17 points per game as a senior. McNeil focused on his golf career until his poor showing in the 2009 U.S. Junior Amateur Golf Championship when he moved to baseball.
Because high school golf and baseball seasons are both in the spring, he did not play high school baseball until his senior year, but he was offered a scholarship to play college baseball at Cal State Northridge due to his summer ball skill. As a senior, he hit.446 and committed to play at Cal State Northridge.
Jeff McNeil Salary And Contract
Jeff McNeil agreed to terms with the New York Mets on a one-year, $3,000,000 deal, with $3,000,000 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $3,000,000. McNeil will make a base pay of $3,000,000 in 2022, with a total income of $3,000,000.
Jeff McNeil’s Net Worth
Jeff McNeil has an estimated net worth of between $2 million to $6 million.
Jeff McNeil Wife
On February 3, 2018, McNeil married Tatiana (née DaSilva) in Nipomo, California. During the 2019 season, the pair adopted a puppy, which became a “social media phenomenon.”
Jeff McNeil Jersey Number
Jeff currently wears jersey number 1.
Jeff McNeil Stats
Career Stats
Season | Team | LG | G | AB | R | H | TB | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | IBB | SO | SB | CS | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | GO/AO |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 | NYM | NL | 63 | 225 | 35 | 74 | 106 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 1 | 24 | 7 | 1 | .329 | .381 | .471 | .852 | 0.77 |
2019 | NYM | NL | 133 | 510 | 83 | 162 | 271 | 38 | 1 | 23 | 75 | 35 | 2 | 75 | 5 | 6 | .318 | .384 | .531 | .915 | 0.96 |
2020 | NYM | NL | 52 | 183 | 19 | 57 | 83 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 24 | 0 | 2 | .311 | .383 | .454 | .837 | 0.78 |
2021 | NYM | NL | 120 | 386 | 48 | 97 | 139 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 35 | 29 | 0 | 58 | 3 | 0 | .251 | .319 | .360 | .679 | 0.95 |
MLB Career | – | – | 368 | 1304 | 185 | 390 | 599 | 82 | 8 | 37 | 152 | 98 | 5 | 181 | 15 | 9 | .299 | .364 | .459 | .823 | 0.89 |