Bob Hall
Born: 12/22/1923 in Swissvale, PA, USA
Died: 3/12/1983 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1949-04-23 | Final Game: 1953-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Robert Louis Hall
Biography
Bob Hall, born in 1923, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1953. Making his debut in the post-World War II era, Hall played during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to recover from the war's disruptions and was on the brink of significant changes, including the integration of African American players. Over the course of his career, Hall compiled a record of 9 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He recorded a total of 133 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, contributing to the pitching depth of the teams he played for.
Hall's playing style was characterized by his determination on the mound, though he faced challenges in consistently finding success in the win column. Despite these difficulties, his ability to strike out batters showcased his potential and skill as a pitcher. His contributions to the game during the early 1950s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the evolution of pitching in a league that was increasingly becoming competitive and diverse. Hall's career may not have been marked by standout accolades, but he remains a representative figure of a transformative era in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 18 | 89 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 276.7 | 307 | 166 | 32 | 146 | 133 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 6 | 4 | 31 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 74.3 | 77 | 36 | 41 | 43 | 4.36 | -293.5 |
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 0 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.3 | 58 | 39 | 33 | 22 | 6.97 | -1912.4 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 3 | 12 | 37 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 152.0 | 172 | 91 | 72 | 68 | 5.39 | -1781.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89 | 72 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0.208 | 0.240 | 0.278 | 0.518 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 31 | 22 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | BSN | NL | 21 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | PIT | NL | 37 | 38 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 89 | 0 | 17 | 33 | 7 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | BSN | P | 31 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1950 | BSN | P | 21 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953 | PIT | P | 37 | 0 | 10 | 23 | 4 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 89 |