Al Hall
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1880)
Al Hall was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1880 for the Troy Trojans and the Cleveland Blues, a span of 2 seasons. In 70 career games, he hit .255 with 80 hits and 14 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Died
- 2/10/1885 in Warren, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-05-01
- Last Game
- 1880-05-13
Full name: Archibald W. Hall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 314 | 31 | 80 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .255 | .262 | .296 | .558 | -209 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .262 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OPS .558 vs. league average .593 across their career seasons — 5.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | TRN | NL | 67 | 306 | 30 | 79 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .258 | .255 (+1%) | .270 (-2%) | .328 (-9%) | .599 (-6%) | -208.7 |
| 1880 | CL2 | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 70 | 314 | 31 | 80 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -209 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 63 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Al Hall: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 1, 1879 and the final game on May 13, 1880, Al Hall built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Troy Trojans (1879) and the Cleveland Blues (1880). Hall is listed as an outfielder. Hall died on February 10, 1885, in Warren, PA, USA. The given name on file is Archibald W. Hall.
Across 70 games at the plate, Hall's career line reads 80 hits in 314 at bats for a .255 average, adding 14 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .262 clip and slugging .296, Hall finished with a .558 OPS. Against a .250 league average for those years, Hall's .255 average was near the norm. The hits column peaks at 79, in 1879. In 1879, a season of regular play, Hall hit .258 while the league hit .255.
Most of Hall's defensive work, 63 games, came at center field; the rest of the position table shows left field (5) and right field (2). In the outfield, the fielding record shows 27 errors alongside 127 putouts and 18 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Al Hall
- What years did Al Hall play?
- Al Hall played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1880.
- Was Al Hall a pitcher?
- No. Al Hall was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Al Hall hit?
- Al Hall hit 0 career home runs with 80 hits.
- What teams did Al Hall play for?
- Al Hall played for 2 teams: the Troy Trojans (1879) and the Cleveland Blues (1880).
- What were Al Hall's career stats?
- In 70 games, Al Hall had 80 hits, 14 RBI, and 31 runs, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did Al Hall play?
- Al Hall played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Al Hall's career batting average?
- Al Hall batted .255 over his career, with 80 hits in 314 at bats.
- How many RBI did Al Hall have?
- Al Hall drove in 14 runs in his career.
- Is Al Hall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Al Hall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.