Jimmie Hall
Born: 3/17/1938 in Mount Holly, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1963-04-09 | Final Game: 1970-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jimmie Randolph Hall
Biography
Jimmie Hall, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1970. Known for his powerful swing and solid defense, Hall played primarily as an outfielder during his career. He appeared in 963 games, accumulating 724 hits, 121 home runs, and 391 RBIs, all while maintaining a batting average of .254. His combination of speed and power was exemplified by his 38 stolen bases, which showcased his ability to affect the game both at the plate and on the basepaths.
Hall's contributions to the game were recognized with two All-Star selections, underlining his status as one of the prominent players of his era. He played in a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive style of play. Hall's ability to hit for power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, and he left a lasting legacy in the league as a versatile position player who could change the course of a game with his bat. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, and he remains a notable figure among fans and historians alike.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 963 | 2848 | 387 | 724 | 100 | 24 | 121 | 391 | 38 | 287 | 529 | 0.254 | 0.321 | 0.434 | 0.755 | 6592.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | AL | 156 | 497 | 88 | 129 | 21 | 5 | 33 | 80 | 3 | 63 | 101 | 0.260 | 2533.7 |
| 1964 | MIN | AL | 149 | 510 | 61 | 144 | 20 | 3 | 25 | 75 | 5 | 44 | 112 | 0.282 | 1735.1 |
| 1965 | MIN | AL | 148 | 522 | 81 | 149 | 25 | 4 | 20 | 86 | 14 | 51 | 79 | 0.285 | 1814.7 |
| 1966 | MIN | AL | 120 | 356 | 52 | 85 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 47 | 1 | 33 | 66 | 0.239 | 553.9 |
| 1967 | LAA | AL | 129 | 401 | 54 | 100 | 8 | 3 | 16 | 55 | 4 | 42 | 65 | 0.249 | 645.7 |
| 1968 | LAA | AL | 46 | 126 | 15 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 19 | 0.214 | -168.5 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 53 | 111 | 4 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 0.198 | -168.5 |
| 1969 | CHC | NL | 11 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.208 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | CLE | AL | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | NYY | AL | 80 | 212 | 21 | 50 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 8 | 19 | 34 | 0.236 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | ATL | NL | 39 | 47 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.213 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | CHC | NL | 28 | 32 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.094 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.143 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | WS | MIN | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.143 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 7 | 7 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| OF | 806 | 704 | 1507 | 48 | 29 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | MIN | OF | 143 | 125 | 306 | 13 | 6 | 5 |
| 1964 | MIN | OF | 137 | 127 | 323 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 1965 | MIN | OF | 141 | 133 | 282 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| 1966 | MIN | OF | 103 | 88 | 175 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| 1967 | CAL | OF | 120 | 106 | 197 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1968 | CAL | OF | 39 | 35 | 52 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 | CLE | OF | 29 | 24 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969 | CHN | OF | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | CLE | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | NYA | 1B | 7 | 7 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| 1969 | NYA | OF | 50 | 47 | 78 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1970 | ATL | OF | 28 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CHN | OF | 8 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 7 |
| Left Field | 224 |
| Center Field | 442 |
| Right Field | 216 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | TSN All-Star | OF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 13th | 19.0 | 280 | 0 |
| 1963 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 4.0 | 20 | 4 |