Mel Hall
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1996)
Mel Hall was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1996 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 16 seasons. In 1,276 career games, he hit .276 with 1,171 hits, 134 home runs, and 620 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,162.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-03
- Last Game
- 1996-05-21
Full name: Melvin Hall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,276 | 4,237 | 568 | 1,171 | 229 | 25 | 134 | 620 | 31 | 267 | 575 | .276 | .318 | .437 | .755 | 4,162 |
Career AVG .276 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .437 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.
Career OPS .755 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — +5.6% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CHN | NL | 10 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CHN | NL | 24 | 80 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .263 | .261 (avg) | .324 (-2%) | .388 (-10%) | .712 (-6%) | -84.1 |
| 1983 | CHN | NL | 112 | 410 | 60 | 116 | 23 | 5 | 17 | 56 | 6 | 42 | 101 | .283 | .260 (+8%) | .324 (+8%) | .389 (+25%) | .714 (+18%) | 1342.4 |
| 1984 | CHN | NL | 48 | 150 | 25 | 42 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 12 | 23 | .280 | .259 (+8%) | .322 (+2%) | .384 (+23%) | .707 (+13%) | 279.7 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 83 | 257 | 43 | 66 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 35 | 55 | .257 | .259 (-1%) | .322 (+7%) | .384 (+3%) | .707 (+5%) | 279.7 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 23 | 66 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 12 | .318 | .257 (+24%) | .323 (+20%) | .390 (+5%) | .714 (+11%) | 139.6 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | 140 | 442 | 68 | 131 | 29 | 2 | 18 | 77 | 6 | 33 | 65 | .296 | .257 (+15%) | .325 (+6%) | .395 (+25%) | .720 (+16%) | 1333.3 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 142 | 485 | 57 | 136 | 21 | 1 | 18 | 76 | 5 | 20 | 68 | .280 | .262 (+7%) | .331 (-7%) | .415 (+6%) | .746 (avg) | -75.9 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | 150 | 515 | 69 | 144 | 32 | 4 | 6 | 71 | 7 | 28 | 50 | .280 | .254 (+10%) | .317 (-2%) | .377 (+4%) | .695 (+1%) | -44.8 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 113 | 361 | 54 | 94 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 58 | 0 | 21 | 37 | .260 | .254 (+2%) | .319 (-8%) | .375 (+14%) | .694 (+4%) | 100.0 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | 113 | 360 | 41 | 93 | 23 | 2 | 12 | 46 | 0 | 6 | 46 | .258 | .257 (avg) | .324 (-16%) | .385 (+12%) | .710 (-1%) | -210.8 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | 141 | 492 | 67 | 140 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 80 | 0 | 26 | 40 | .285 | .255 (+11%) | .323 (-1%) | .384 (+18%) | .708 (+10%) | 747.4 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | 152 | 583 | 67 | 163 | 36 | 3 | 15 | 81 | 4 | 29 | 53 | .280 | .255 (+9%) | .322 (-4%) | .377 (+14%) | .699 (+6%) | 368.1 |
| 1996 | SFN | NL | 25 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,276 | 4,237 | 568 | 1,171 | 229 | 25 | 134 | 620 | 31 | 267 | 575 | .276 | — | — | — | — | 4,174 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1276 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 637 | 2090 | 299 | 576 | 67 | 309 | .276 |
| Away | 639 | 2147 | 269 | 595 | 67 | 311 | .277 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-05-21 | SFG | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-20 | SFG | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-18 | SFG | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-14 | SFG | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-10 | SFG | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-08 | SFG | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-04 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-03 | SFG | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-01 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-04-28 | SFG | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | CHN | OF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CHN | OF | 22 | 21 | 42 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 1983 | CHN | OF | 112 | 103 | 239 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | CHN | OF | 46 | 42 | 69 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 1984 | CLE | OF | 69 | 56 | 143 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | OF | 15 | 13 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986 | CLE | OF | 126 | 113 | 233 | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 1987 | CLE | OF | 122 | 109 | 264 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1988 | CLE | OF | 141 | 124 | 288 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| 1989 | NYA | OF | 75 | 64 | 141 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1990 | NYA | OF | 50 | 48 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991 | NYA | OF | 120 | 112 | 221 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 1992 | NYA | OF | 136 | 130 | 283 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 | SFN | OF | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 717 |
| Center Field | 145 |
| Right Field | 212 |
| Designated Hitter | 151 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Player of the Week | Week of 1992-06-20 |
| 1987 | Player of the Week | Week of 1987-09-12 |
| 1983 | Player of the Month | August |
Salary History
Mel Hall's recorded salaries total $6,380,000 over 9 seasons, 1985 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hall's career ran from 1981 to 1996. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | SFN | NL | $120,000 |
| 1992 | NYA | AL | $1,300,000 |
| 1991 | NYA | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1990 | NYA | AL | $1,100,000 |
| 1989 | NYA | AL | $925,000 |
| 1988 | CLE | AL | $725,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $550,000 |
| 1986 | CLE | AL | $350,000 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | $210,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,380,000 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 3rd | 32.0 | 120 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mel Hall (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mel Hall: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mel Hall debuted on September 3, 1981 and played a final game on May 21, 1996. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1981 through 1984), the Cleveland Indians (1984 through 1988), the New York Yankees (1989 through 1992), and the San Francisco Giants (1996). Hall played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. Born on September 16, 1960, in Lyons, NY, USA, Hall was listed at 185 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Mel Hall was the playing name; the full given name is Melvin.
In 1,276 games and 4,237 at bats, Hall batted .276 with 1,171 hits, plus 134 home runs, 620 RBI, and 31 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .318 clip and slugging .437, Hall finished with a .755 OPS. The league as a whole hit .259 across Hall's seasons, which puts the .276 career mark 6.8% above average. The OPS comparison is .755 to a league .715, 5.6% above average. The single-season home run high is 19, set in 1991.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mel Hall
- What years did Mel Hall play?
- Mel Hall played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1996.
- Was Mel Hall a pitcher?
- No. Mel Hall was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mel Hall hit?
- Mel Hall hit 134 career home runs with 1,171 hits.
- What teams did Mel Hall play for?
- Mel Hall played for 4 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1981–1984), the Cleveland Indians (1984–1988), the New York Yankees (1989–1992), and the San Francisco Giants (1996).
- What were Mel Hall's career stats?
- In 1,276 games, Mel Hall had 1,171 hits, 134 home runs, 620 RBI, 568 runs, and 31 stolen bases, with a .276 batting average.
- How much did Mel Hall earn in his career?
- Mel Hall's recorded salaries total $6,380,000 over 9 seasons, 1985 to 1996. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hall's career ran from 1981 to 1996. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Mel Hall's salary?
- Mel Hall's last recorded salary was $120,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $1,300,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $120,000, in 1996. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1996.
- What position did Mel Hall play?
- Mel Hall played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mel Hall and how much did he weigh?
- Mel Hall was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mel Hall hit each season?
- Mel Hall's home runs by season: 1 in 1981, 0 in 1982, 17 in 1983, 11 in 1984, 0 in 1985, 18 in 1986, 18 in 1987, 6 in 1988, 17 in 1989, 12 in 1990, 19 in 1991, 15 in 1992, and 0 in 1996. His most in one season was 19, in 1991.
- What was Mel Hall's career batting average?
- Mel Hall batted .276 over his career, with 1,171 hits in 4,237 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mel Hall have?
- Mel Hall drove in 620 runs in his career.
- Is Mel Hall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mel Hall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.