Troy Neel

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Troy Lee Neel (born September 14, 1965) is an American former professional baseball player. After a solid start in Major League Baseball (MLB), Neel moved to Japan and compiled strong numbers in six seasons playing in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Neel was born in Freeport, Texas. Troy attend Brazoswood High School and started on the baseball team that won the 1984 UIL Texas High School 5A state championship. He attended Texas A&M University before his professional baseball career. At the time, Neel was planning on being a linebacker as part of the famed Wrecking Crew defense. After one season, he missed baseball and transferred to Howard College to get back into baseball. Initially, Neel was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 9th round of the 1986 MLB draft, before being traded to Oakland in 1991, where he made his Major League debut. Neel played in the major leagues for the Oakland Athletics primarily as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1992 to 1994. He made his debut on May 30 against the Baltimore Orioles, hitting second in the lineup and playing the entire game in left field.