Career Highlights
Two-time ABCA, NCBWA and Daktronics All-American (2012-2013)
Rawlings and Daktronics Division II Pitcher of the Year (2012)
CoSIDA Academic All-American (2013)
Two-time Heartland Conference Pitcher of the Year (2012-2013)
Three-time All-Heartland Conference
Two-time CoSIDA Academic All-Region (2012-2013)
Six-time NCBWA South Central Region Pitcher of the Week (2011 [2], 2012 [3], 2013 [1])
 
Career Stats
2.46 ERA
.209 opponent batting average
284 strikeouts
39 victories
18 complete games
340.1 innings pitched
 
Named the National Pitcher of the Year in 2012 after posting a perfect 14-0 record, Carl O’Neal’s name is still scattered all over the record books at St. Mary’s. He was 39-6 on the hill with nine career shutouts and helped lead the Rattlers to the 2012 College World Series. In addition to his presence on the mound, O’Neal was also a standout in the classroom, earning back-to-back CoSIDA Academic All-Region honors and Academic All-American in 2013. O’Neal was named to the Heartland Conference Hall of Fame in 2018, as well as to the 20th Anniversary Team. His 55 starts are a school record, while his 2.46 ERA and .209 opposing batting average both rank fourth all-time. O’Neal threw 18 complete games in his four seasons with the Rattlers, only coming out of the bullpen three times.
 
Currently:
O’Neal remained in San Antonio upon graduation and works for a general contractor doing commercial construction. Two of the notable projects he worked on are the SSFCU Corporate Campus and the Thompson Hotel.
 
Quote:
“My experience at St. Mary’s was the most rewarding time of my life. Between the professors and baseball coaching staff, it is hard to credit one over the other. The education and life skills I received at St. Mary’s were invaluable in the success of my career. St. Mary’s is also where I met my wife, so it will forever hold a place in my heart.”