Paul O'Neill Wife: Who Is He Married To? (2026)

Former New York Yankees right fielder Paul O'Neill is married to his childhood sweetheart, Nevalee O'Neill (née Davis). They have been married for over 40 years.

Who Is Nevalee O'Neill?

Nevalee O'Neill, née Davis, grew up just a few houses away from the O'Neill family in Columbus, Ohio — she was, as Paul once put it, "the girl next door, almost literally." The two began dating in their teens and married when Paul was only 21. Described as sweet, smart, and steady, Nevalee stood by O'Neill through 17 major-league seasons, five World Series titles, and his famously fiery on-field temperament. She joined him on the field at Yankee Stadium on August 9, 2014, when he was inducted into Monument Park, and again on August 21, 2022, when the Yankees retired his number 21.

Marriage Timeline

Paul and Nevalee married on December 29, 1984, in Columbus, Ohio — before O'Neill had played a single major-league game (he debuted with Cincinnati in 1985). Their marriage has now surpassed four decades, an extraordinary run by professional sports standards. In June 2008, O'Neill was named "Father of the Year" by the National Father's Day Council. After retiring from baseball in 2001, the couple returned to Ohio, settling in Montgomery, where O'Neill began his second career as a Yankees broadcaster on the YES Network in 2002.

Children

Paul and Nevalee O'Neill have three children: sons Aaron and Andrew, and daughter Alexandra. O'Neill's nephew Michael also played baseball in the Yankees organization, extending the family's diamond ties.

Career Highlights

Paul Andrew O'Neill (born February 25, 1963, in Columbus, Ohio) played 17 MLB seasons (1985–2001) with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees. A five-time All-Star, he won the 1994 AL batting title with a .359 average and captured five World Series championships — 1990 with Cincinnati and 1996, 1998, 1999, and 2000 with the Yankees dynasty. He finished with 2,107 hits, 281 home runs, 1,269 RBIs, and a .288 lifetime average. O'Neill holds a quirky slice of history as the only player to appear for the winning team in three perfect games: Tom Browning's in 1988, David Wells' in 1998 (he caught the final out), and David Cone's in 1999. Since 2002 he has been the YES Network's lead Yankees game analyst, earning New York Emmy nominations in 2011 and 2013. The Yankees retired his number 21 in 2022 and honored him with a Monument Park plaque in 2014. His book Swing and a Hit: Nine Innings of What Baseball Taught Me was published in 2022.

FAQ

Who is Paul O'Neill's wife?

Nevalee O'Neill (née Davis), his childhood sweetheart from Columbus, Ohio. They married on December 29, 1984.

How many children do Paul and Nevalee O'Neill have?

Three: sons Aaron and Andrew, and daughter Alexandra.

How many World Series did Paul O'Neill win?

Five — 1990 with the Reds and 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000 with the Yankees.

What does Paul O'Neill do now?

He is the lead game analyst for New York Yankees broadcasts on the YES Network.