David Hale
Born: 9/27/1987 in Marietta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-09-13 | Final Game: 2021-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: David Edward Hale
Biography
David Hale, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2021. Known for his versatility, Hale played for several teams during his tenure in Major League Baseball, including the Atlanta Braves and the Colorado Rockies. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 13 wins and 12 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.44. He also recorded 186 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles.
Hale's playing style was characterized by his solid command and ability to generate ground balls, making him a reliable option on the mound. He made his major league debut in an era marked by a focus on analytics and an increasing emphasis on bullpen usage, which influenced how pitchers were deployed across the league. Throughout his career, Hale demonstrated resilience and adaptability, making notable contributions to his teams during critical periods of games. His journey through the majors reflects the evolving landscape of baseball pitching in the 2010s, and he left a mark as a dependable arm in a competitive environment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 12 | 118 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 273.7 | 307 | 135 | 32 | 87 | 186 | 4.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0.82 | 851.8 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 4 | 5 | 45 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87.3 | 89 | 32 | 39 | 44 | 3.30 | -1269.1 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 5 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 78.3 | 95 | 53 | 20 | 61 | 6.09 | -1553.3 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3.12 | - |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 | - |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 37.7 | 39 | 13 | 7 | 23 | 3.11 | - |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3.00 | - |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 4.09 | -28.1 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 30 | 19 | 9 | 21 | 6.41 | -597.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 118 | 44 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0.068 | 0.067 | 0.068 | 0.135 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 45 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | COL | NL | 17 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | COL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | NYY | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | NYY | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | PHI | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | PHI | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 118 | 23 | 19 | 41 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | ATL | P | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | ATL | P | 45 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | COL | P | 17 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | COL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | NYA | P | 20 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | PHI | P | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | PHI | P | 17 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 118 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $502,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $502,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton University | Princeton | NJ | 2007, 2008, 2009 |