Dick Hall, baseball player, 1952-1971

Dick Hall

Born: 9/27/1930 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 6/18/2023 in Timonium, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-15 | Final Game: 1971-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Richard Wallace Hall

Biography

Dick Hall was a skilled pitcher whose career spanned from 1952 to 1971, leaving a notable mark in Major League Baseball. Born in 1930, Hall established himself as a reliable member of his teams, finishing his career with a record of 93-75 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.32. Over his two-decade-long tenure, he accumulated 741 strikeouts and recorded 68 saves, showcasing his versatility and effectiveness both as a starter and a reliever. Hall's ability to perform under pressure made him a valuable asset, particularly in high-stakes situations. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Hall navigated the evolving dynamics of the game, which included the integration of players and changes in pitching strategies. His contributions were particularly significant in the late 1960s, a time when pitchers dominated the game, and scoring was often hard-fought. Hall's consistent performance and durability helped solidify his reputation as a respected figure in the sport, and he remains an important part of baseball history for his achievements on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
93 75 495 74 20 3 68 1259.7 1152 464 130 236 741 3.32 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
669 714 79 150 15 4 4 56 6 61 147 0.210 0.271 0.259 0.530 -2270.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
5 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1971 WS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1970 ALCS BAL 1 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500
1970 WS BAL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1969 ALCS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1969 WS BAL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2 1 5 0 2 8.7 3 0 1 4 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1971 WS BAL 0 0 1 0 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 0.00
1970 ALCS BAL 1 0 1 0 0 4.7 1 0 0 3 0.00
1970 WS BAL 0 0 1 0 1 2.3 0 0 0 0 0.00
1969 ALCS BAL 1 0 1 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 1 0.00
1969 WS BAL 0 1 1 0 0 0.0 1 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 4 1 0 0
2B 7 0 21 23 1 6
3B 5 0 10 10 0 0
OF 119 86 272 6 12 1
P 495 74 69 171 6 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 495
First Base 1
Second Base 7
Third Base 5
Left Field 43
Center Field 62
Right Field 18

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Swarthmore College Swarthmore PA 1949, 1950, 1951