Joe Hall
Born: 3/6/1966 in Paducah, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1994-04-05 | Final Game: 1997-06-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Joseph Geroy Hall
Biography
Joe Hall was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who had a brief but impactful career in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 1997. Known primarily as a position player, Hall appeared in 26 games over his tenure, where he showcased his ability as a competent hitter. He finished his career with a batting average of .319, demonstrating a knack for getting on base effectively during his limited opportunities. Hall recorded 15 hits, including one home run, and drove in a total of 8 runs, underscoring his potential as a productive offensive asset when called upon.
While his time in the majors was relatively short, Hall's performance can be contextualized within the evolving landscape of baseball during the mid-1990s, a period characterized by a shift towards more offensive play. His career, though not long, reflects the challenges faced by many players trying to make their mark in a competitive environment. With no recorded stolen bases, Hall focused primarily on his hitting prowess, contributing to his teams in a more traditional sense during an era that increasingly valued power hitting and run production.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 47 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.319 | 0.385 | 0.468 | 0.853 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CHW | AL | 17 | 28 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.393 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | DET | AL | 7 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | DET | AL | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 15 | 13 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | CHA | OF | 9 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | DET | OF | 5 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | DET | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | DET | AL | $120,000 |
| 1994 | CHA | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $229,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1986, 1987, 1988 |