Hal Carlson, baseball player, 1917-1930

Hal Carlson

Born: 5/17/1892 in Rockford, IL, USA

Died: 5/28/1930 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-13 | Final Game: 1930-05-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Harold Gust Carlson

Biography

Hal Carlson, born in 1892, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1917 to May 23, 1930. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Carlson compiled a win-loss record of 114-120 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, striking out a total of 590 batters and securing 19 saves throughout his career. Carlson played during an era characterized by the transition between the deadball era and the lively ball era, which significantly influenced pitching strategies and offensive outputs in the game. His ability to navigate these changes and contribute consistently to his teams solidified his place in baseball history. While his overall record may reflect a balanced performance, Carlson’s contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, making him a noteworthy figure for fans and historians alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
114 120 377 238 121 17 19 2002.0 2256 883 93 498 590 3.97 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
385 712 58 159 18 4 5 72 0 24 118 0.223 0.251 0.281 0.532 -2435.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1929 WS CHN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 2 0 0 4.0 7 3 1 3 6.75

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1929 WS CHN 0 0 2 0 0 4.0 7 3 1 3 6.75

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 377 0 74 497 17 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 377

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1926 Baseball Magazine All-Star P3

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1926 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 16.0 80 0