Bob Hall
Born: 12/20/1878 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 12/1/1950 in Wellesley, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-04-18 | Final Game: 1905-10-07
Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 158 lbs
Full name: Robert Prill Hall
Biography
Bob Hall was a professional baseball player born in 1878, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 18, 1904, to October 7, 1905, during a transitional period in baseball characterized by the move away from the deadball era towards a more offense-driven game. Over the course of his brief career, Hall appeared in 103 games, where he recorded 75 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 32 runs. His batting average stood at .203, reflective of the challenges many hitters faced during this time, as offensive production was often stifled by dominant pitching.
In addition to his hitting, Hall showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 13 stolen bases. While his time in Major League Baseball was short, he contributed to the teams he played for, leaving a mark in an era that was beginning to evolve. Although not a household name in baseball history, Bob Hall's journey through the early years of the sport highlights the diversity of player experiences as the game began to grow in popularity and complexity.
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 | 0.203 | 0.256 | 0.247 | 0.502 | -1111.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHI | NL | 46 | 163 | 11 | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 14 | 36 | 0.160 | -818.7 |
| 1905 | BRO | NL | 56 | 203 | 21 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 34 | 0.236 | -292.7 |
| 1905 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | -292.7 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 14 | 141 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| 2B | 7 | 7 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 0 |
| 3B | 20 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| OF | 43 | 39 | 102 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| SS | 15 | 14 | 25 | 47 | 18 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | PHI | 1B | 11 | 11 | 111 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 1904 | PHI | 3B | 20 | 20 | 13 | 30 | 8 | 2 |
| 1904 | PHI | SS | 15 | 14 | 25 | 47 | 18 | 9 |
| 1905 | BRO | 1B | 3 | 3 | 30 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1905 | BRO | 2B | 7 | 7 | 15 | 26 | 12 | 0 |
| 1905 | BRO | OF | 42 | 39 | 102 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| 1905 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 14 |
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 21 |
| Shortstop | 15 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Center Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 7 |