Bob Hall
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1904-1905)
Bob Hall was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905 for the Philadelphia Phillies, the New York Giants, and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 103 career games, he hit .203 with 75 hits, 2 home runs, and 32 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
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 158 lb
- Died
- 12/1/1950 in Wellesley, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1904-04-18
- Last Game
- 1905-10-07
Full name: Robert Prill Hall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 369 | 33 | 75 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 13 | 25 | 70 | .203 | .256 | .247 | .502 | -1,006 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OBP .256 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career SLG .247 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.
Career OPS .502 vs. league average .626 across their career seasons — 19.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 46 | 163 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 36 | .160 | .246 (-35%) | .300 (-25%) | .321 (-43%) | .622 (-34%) | -745.6 |
| 1905 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 56 | 203 | 21 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 34 | .236 | .248 (-5%) | .307 (-9%) | .322 (-8%) | .629 (-9%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 103 | 369 | 33 | 75 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 13 | 25 | 70 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -746 | ||
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 (103 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 157 | 17 | 31 | 1 | 14 | .197 |
| Away | 59 | 212 | 16 | 44 | 1 | 13 | .208 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-07 | BRO | BSN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-07 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-06 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | BRO | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-05 | BRO | BSN | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-16 | BRO | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-09-09 | BRO | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-09 | BRO | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-08 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-09-07 | BRO | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 7 |
Bob Hall: the record in brief
Bob Hall played a first major league game on April 18, 1904 and a last one on October 7, 1905. Hall played for the Philadelphia Phillies (1904), the New York Giants (1905), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1905). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 158 pounds, Hall is listed as an outfielder. The recorded birth is December 20, 1878, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Hall died on December 1, 1950, in Wellesley, MA, USA. Hall's full given name, per the bio, is Robert Prill Hall.
Hall finished with 75 hits from 369 at bats in 103 games, which works out to .203, plus 2 homers and 32 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .256 clip and slugging .247, Hall finished with a .502 OPS. Over the seasons Hall played, league hitters batted .247; the .203 career figure is 17.9% below that. Hall collected a career-high 48 hits in 1905. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .236 in 1905, did not top the league's .248.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Hall
- What years did Bob Hall play?
- Bob Hall played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1905.
- Was Bob Hall a pitcher?
- No. Bob Hall was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bob Hall hit?
- Bob Hall hit 2 career home runs with 75 hits.
- What teams did Bob Hall play for?
- Bob Hall played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1904), the New York Giants (1905), and the Brooklyn Superbas (1905).
- What were Bob Hall's career stats?
- In 103 games, Bob Hall had 75 hits, 2 home runs, 32 RBI, 33 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .203 batting average.
- What position did Bob Hall play?
- Bob Hall played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Hall and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Hall was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 158 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bob Hall hit each season?
- Bob Hall's home runs by season: 0 in 1904 and 2 in 1905. His most in one season was 2, in 1905.
- What was Bob Hall's career batting average?
- Bob Hall batted .203 over his career, with 75 hits in 369 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bob Hall have?
- Bob Hall drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Bob Hall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Hall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.