Bill Hall
Born: 12/28/1979 in Tupelo, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-09-01 | Final Game: 2012-06-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: William Hall
Biography
Bill Hall, born in 1979, was a versatile position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2002 until his retirement in 2012. Over the course of his career, Hall played in 1,054 games, accumulating 827 hits, 125 home runs, and 440 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .248. Known for his athleticism, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 62 stolen bases.
Hall's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and athleticism. He was particularly recognized for his ability to play multiple positions, which provided his teams with valuable flexibility. His contributions were especially notable during his tenure with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he became a fan favorite and a key part of the team's lineup. As a player who thrived in the early 2000s, Hall's blend of power and speed helped define a generation of players who sought to impact the game in diverse ways.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1054 | 3334 | 450 | 827 | 210 | 21 | 125 | 440 | 62 | 286 | 971 | 0.248 | 0.308 | 0.436 | 0.744 | -940.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 19 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.194 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 52 | 142 | 23 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 28 | 0.261 | -52.9 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 126 | 390 | 43 | 93 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 12 | 20 | 119 | 0.238 | -1284.8 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 146 | 501 | 69 | 146 | 39 | 6 | 17 | 62 | 18 | 39 | 103 | 0.291 | 1076.2 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 148 | 537 | 101 | 145 | 39 | 4 | 35 | 85 | 8 | 63 | 162 | 0.270 | 1804.3 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 136 | 452 | 59 | 115 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 63 | 4 | 40 | 128 | 0.254 | -349.5 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 128 | 404 | 50 | 91 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 55 | 5 | 37 | 124 | 0.225 | -733.1 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 76 | 214 | 22 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 72 | 0.201 | -810.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 34 | 120 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 48 | 0.200 | -810.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 120 | 344 | 44 | 85 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 46 | 9 | 34 | 104 | 0.247 | 362.1 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 46 | 147 | 18 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 55 | 0.224 | -404.3 |
| 2011 | SFG | NL | 16 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 0.158 | -404.3 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NLDS2 | MIL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.250 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 206 | 176 | 378 | 417 | 31 | 92 |
| 3B | 271 | 216 | 159 | 447 | 33 | 56 |
| OF | 242 | 208 | 494 | 12 | 14 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 267 | 247 | 367 | 673 | 38 | 128 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIL | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIL | SS | 13 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| 2003 | MIL | 2B | 18 | 14 | 41 | 46 | 4 | 14 |
| 2003 | MIL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIL | SS | 18 | 18 | 30 | 48 | 4 | 10 |
| 2004 | MIL | 2B | 50 | 47 | 95 | 113 | 9 | 29 |
| 2004 | MIL | 3B | 11 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| 2004 | MIL | SS | 37 | 33 | 59 | 116 | 8 | 23 |
| 2005 | MIL | 2B | 23 | 21 | 44 | 53 | 4 | 5 |
| 2005 | MIL | 3B | 59 | 49 | 39 | 84 | 6 | 11 |
| 2005 | MIL | SS | 66 | 58 | 87 | 158 | 6 | 31 |
| 2006 | MIL | 2B | 4 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | MIL | 3B | 11 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 | MIL | SS | 127 | 126 | 173 | 321 | 17 | 56 |
| 2006 | MIL | OF | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | MIL | OF | 130 | 116 | 295 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| 2008 | MIL | 2B | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | MIL | 3B | 113 | 98 | 69 | 193 | 17 | 24 |
| 2009 | MIL | 3B | 66 | 49 | 33 | 123 | 4 | 13 |
| 2009 | MIL | OF | 7 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SEA | 2B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SEA | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | SEA | OF | 30 | 29 | 65 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | 2B | 51 | 38 | 72 | 100 | 6 | 19 |
| 2010 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | BOS | SS | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | BOS | OF | 65 | 53 | 104 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2011 | HOU | 2B | 41 | 40 | 97 | 67 | 4 | 21 |
| 2011 | SFN | 2B | 10 | 7 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 | SFN | OF | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 206 |
| Third Base | 271 |
| Shortstop | 267 |
| Left Field | 79 |
| Center Field | 145 |
| Right Field | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $3,000,000 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | $8,525,000 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | $6,925,000 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | $4,925,000 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | $3,125,000 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | $418,000 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | $344,000 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | $310,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $27,572,000 | ||