Darren Hall
Born: 7/14/1964 in Marysville, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-04-30 | Final Game: 1998-08-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Michael Darren Hall
Biography
Darren Hall, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1994 until his retirement on August 11, 1998. Over the course of his career, Hall appeared in various roles on the mound, establishing himself as a reliable presence in the bullpen. He finished his playing days with a record of 5-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.93, demonstrating his ability to hold opposing batters at bay. Hall recorded a total of 98 strikeouts and notched 22 saves, contributing to the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball during the late 1990s.
Hallโs playing style was characterized by his ability to deliver effective innings, often serving as a crucial late-inning option for his teams. His contributions came during an era marked by significant offensive output in the league, where pitchers faced the challenge of high-scoring games. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Hall's dedication to his craft and his role in the game left a lasting impact on the teams and fans that followed his career.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 126.0 | 135 | 55 | 12 | 59 | 98 | 3.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 2 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 31.7 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 28 | 3.41 | 395.6 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 16.3 | 21 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 4.41 | -225.4 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 12 | 6.00 | - |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 3 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 54.7 | 58 | 14 | 26 | 39 | 2.30 | - |
| 1998 | LAD | NL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 10.32 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TOR | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | LAD | NL | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAD | NL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 130 | 0 | 10 | 21 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | TOR | P | 30 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | TOR | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | LAN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | LAN | P | 63 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | LAN | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 130 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | CHA | AL | $850,000 |
| 1998 | LAN | NL | $650,000 |
| 1997 | LAN | NL | $365,000 |
| 1996 | LAN | NL | $175,000 |
| 1995 | TOR | AL | $175,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $2,215,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas | TX | 1985, 1986 |