Bill Hall
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2012)
Bill Hall was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2012 for 6 teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,054 career games, he hit .248 with 827 hits, 125 home runs, and 440 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-09-01
- Last Game
- 2012-06-01
Full name: William Hall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,054 | 3,334 | 450 | 827 | 210 | 21 | 125 | 440 | 62 | 286 | 971 | .248 | .308 | .436 | .744 | -318 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 6.8% below league average.
Career SLG .436 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .744 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | MIL | NL | 19 | 36 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIL | NL | 52 | 142 | 23 | 37 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 28 | .261 | .264 (-1%) | .332 (-10%) | .422 (+8%) | .754 (avg) | -48.2 |
| 2004 | MIL | NL | 126 | 390 | 43 | 93 | 20 | 3 | 9 | 53 | 12 | 20 | 119 | .238 | .266 (-10%) | .335 (-18%) | .427 (-12%) | .762 (-15%) | -1041.7 |
| 2005 | MIL | NL | 146 | 501 | 69 | 146 | 39 | 6 | 17 | 62 | 18 | 39 | 103 | .291 | .264 (+10%) | .330 (+4%) | .418 (+18%) | .749 (+12%) | 1076.2 |
| 2006 | MIL | NL | 148 | 537 | 101 | 145 | 39 | 4 | 35 | 85 | 8 | 63 | 162 | .270 | .269 (avg) | .336 (+3%) | .431 (+28%) | .768 (+17%) | 1804.3 |
| 2007 | MIL | NL | 136 | 452 | 59 | 115 | 35 | 0 | 14 | 63 | 4 | 40 | 128 | .254 | .268 (-5%) | .335 (-6%) | .422 (avg) | .758 (-2%) | -279.2 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 128 | 404 | 50 | 91 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 55 | 5 | 37 | 124 | .225 | .263 (-15%) | .333 (-12%) | .416 (-5%) | .749 (-8%) | -592.6 |
| 2009 | MIL | NL | 76 | 214 | 22 | 43 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 72 | .201 | .262 (-23%) | .332 (-20%) | .417 (-18%) | .750 (-19%) | -710.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 34 | 120 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 48 | .200 | .262 (-24%) | .332 (-27%) | .417 (-20%) | .750 (-23%) | -710.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 120 | 344 | 44 | 85 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 46 | 9 | 34 | 104 | .247 | .257 (-4%) | .325 (-3%) | .402 (+13%) | .728 (+6%) | 362.1 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 46 | 147 | 18 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 55 | .224 | .255 (-12%) | .320 (-15%) | .399 (-15%) | .719 (-15%) | -372.5 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 16 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | .158 | — | — | — | — | -372.5 |
| 2012 | BAL | AL | 7 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,054 | 3,334 | 450 | 827 | 210 | 21 | 125 | 440 | 62 | 286 | 971 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -884 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1055 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 536 | 1690 | 249 | 439 | 72 | 245 | .260 |
| Away | 518 | 1644 | 201 | 388 | 53 | 195 | .236 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-01 | BAL | TBR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012-05-22 | BAL | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-05-20 | BAL | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-05-18 | BAL | WAS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-05-16 | BAL | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-05-15 | BAL | NYY | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012-05-12 | BAL | TBR | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011-07-07 | SFG | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-06 | SFG | SDP | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-07-05 | SFG | SDP | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-05-28 | BOS | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | OF | 7 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | MIL | SS | 127 | 126 | 173 | 321 | 17 | 56 |
| 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 | 2B | 51 | 38 | 72 | 100 | 6 | 19 |
| 2010 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | BOS | OF | 65 | 53 | 104 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | SS | 6 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| 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
Circle size = games played at each 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
Bill Hall's recorded salaries total $27,572,000 over 8 seasons, 2004 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hall's career ran from 2002 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2003, and 2012.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $27,572,000 | ||
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bill Hall (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bill Hall: the record in brief
The profile opens with Bill Hall's first major league game on September 1, 2002; the last one listed came on June 1, 2012. By club, Hall's seasons break down as the Milwaukee Brewers (2002 through 2009), the Seattle Mariners (2009), the Boston Red Sox (2010), the Houston Astros (2011), the San Francisco Giants (2011), and the Baltimore Orioles (2012). At 6'0" and 210 pounds, Hall is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Hall batted and threw right-handed. Hall was born on December 28, 1979, in Tupelo, MS, USA. Hall's full given name, per the bio, is William Hall.
Hall collected 827 hits in 3,334 at bats across 1,054 games, good for a .248 batting average; the totals also include 125 homers, 440 runs batted in, and 62 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .308 clip and slugging .436, Hall finished with a .744 OPS. Measured against the leagues Hall played in, the .248 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 5.5% below the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Hall
- What years did Bill Hall play?
- Bill Hall played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2012.
- Was Bill Hall a pitcher?
- No. Bill Hall was a position player (Third Baseman), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Bill Hall hit?
- Bill Hall hit 125 career home runs with 827 hits.
- What teams did Bill Hall play for?
- Bill Hall played for 6 teams: the Milwaukee Brewers (2002–2009), the Seattle Mariners (2009), the Boston Red Sox (2010), the Houston Astros (2011), the San Francisco Giants (2011), and the Baltimore Orioles (2012).
- What were Bill Hall's career stats?
- In 1,054 games, Bill Hall had 827 hits, 125 home runs, 440 RBI, 450 runs, and 62 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- How much did Bill Hall earn in his career?
- Bill Hall's recorded salaries total $27,572,000 over 8 seasons, 2004 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hall's career ran from 2002 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2002, 2003, and 2012.
- What was Bill Hall's salary?
- Bill Hall's last recorded salary was $3,000,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $8,525,000, in 2010, and his lowest was $310,000, in 2004. The Salary History table lists each season from 2004 to 2011.
- What position did Bill Hall play?
- Bill Hall played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Hall and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Hall was listed at 6 feet and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bill Hall hit each season?
- Bill Hall's home runs by season: 1 in 2002, 5 in 2003, 9 in 2004, 17 in 2005, 35 in 2006, 14 in 2007, 15 in 2008, 8 in 2009, 18 in 2010, 2 in 2011, and 1 in 2012. His most in one season was 35, in 2006.
- What was Bill Hall's career batting average?
- Bill Hall batted .248 over his career, with 827 hits in 3,334 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Hall have?
- Bill Hall drove in 440 runs in his career.
- What was Bill Hall's career ERA?
- Bill Hall finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Bill Hall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Hall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.