Toby Hall
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2008)
Toby Hall was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008 for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 686 career games, he hit .262 with 616 hits, 46 home runs, and 269 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 255 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-09-15
- Last Game
- 2008-09-21
Full name: Toby Jason Hall
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 686 | 2,350 | 211 | 616 | 123 | 1 | 46 | 269 | 2 | 104 | 216 | .262 | .297 | .374 | .671 | -4,665 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .297 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career SLG .374 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 11.9% below league average.
Career OPS .671 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 11.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBA | AL | 4 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 49 | 188 | 28 | 56 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 30 | 2 | 4 | 16 | .298 | .263 (+13%) | .332 (-3%) | .426 (+5%) | .758 (+1%) | 0.5 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 85 | 330 | 37 | 85 | 19 | 1 | 6 | 42 | 0 | 17 | 27 | .258 | .261 (-1%) | .331 (-11%) | .416 (-10%) | .747 (-11%) | -629.8 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | 130 | 463 | 50 | 117 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 47 | 0 | 23 | 40 | .253 | .264 (-4%) | .332 (-11%) | .422 (-10%) | .754 (-11%) | -863.8 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | 119 | 404 | 35 | 103 | 21 | 0 | 8 | 60 | 0 | 24 | 41 | .255 | .266 (-4%) | .335 (-10%) | .427 (-14%) | .762 (-13%) | -912.3 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | 135 | 432 | 28 | 124 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 48 | 0 | 16 | 39 | .287 | .264 (+9%) | .330 (-5%) | .418 (-12%) | .749 (-9%) | -664.5 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | 64 | 221 | 15 | 51 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 8 | 17 | .231 | .269 (-14%) | .336 (-23%) | .431 (-8%) | .768 (-14%) | -604.8 |
| 2006 | LAN | NL | 21 | 57 | 2 | 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .368 | .269 (+37%) | .336 (+14%) | .431 (+2%) | .768 (+7%) | -604.8 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | 38 | 116 | 8 | 24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .207 | .268 (-23%) | .335 (-33%) | .422 (-43%) | .758 (-39%) | -751.9 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | 41 | 127 | 7 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 19 | .260 | .263 (-1%) | .333 (-9%) | .416 (-21%) | .749 (-15%) | -303.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 686 | 2,350 | 211 | 616 | 123 | 1 | 46 | 269 | 2 | 104 | 216 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -5,335 | ||
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 (686 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 333 | 1122 | 106 | 299 | 22 | 130 | .266 |
| Away | 353 | 1228 | 105 | 317 | 24 | 139 | .258 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-21 | CHW | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-14 | CHW | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-09 | CHW | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-07 | CHW | LAA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | CHW | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-31 | CHW | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-26 | CHW | BAL | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-23 | CHW | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-17 | CHW | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-16 | CHW | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 673 | 635 | 3795 | 260 | 44 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TBA | C | 4 | 3 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TBA | C | 46 | 46 | 328 | 20 | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 | TBA | C | 83 | 83 | 506 | 34 | 6 | 5 |
| 2003 | TBA | C | 130 | 126 | 685 | 60 | 9 | 10 |
| 2004 | TBA | C | 119 | 115 | 686 | 38 | 6 | 4 |
| 2005 | TBA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | TBA | C | 135 | 122 | 759 | 51 | 9 | 5 |
| 2006 | TBA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | TBA | C | 61 | 55 | 310 | 22 | 3 | 2 |
| 2006 | LAN | C | 21 | 14 | 84 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | CHA | C | 37 | 35 | 187 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | CHA | C | 37 | 36 | 231 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 673 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 5 |
Salary History
Toby Hall's recorded salaries total $8,530,000 over 7 seasons, 2002 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hall's career ran from 2000 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2001.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $1,750,000 |
| 2006 | TBA | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 2005 | TBA | AL | $1,950,000 |
| 2004 | TBA | AL | $320,000 |
| 2003 | TBA | AL | $300,000 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | $210,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $8,530,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River College | Sacramento | CA | 1995, 1996 |
| University of Nevada-Las Vegas | Las Vegas | NV | 1997 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Toby Hall (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Toby Hall: the record in brief
The profile opens with Toby Hall's first major league game on September 15, 2000; the last one listed came on September 21, 2008. Club by club, the record runs the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000 to 2006), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006), and the Chicago White Sox (2007 through 2008). Born on October 21, 1975, in Tacoma, WA, USA, Hall is listed as a catcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 6'2" and 255 pounds. Toby Hall was the playing name; the full given name is Toby Jason.
Across 686 games at the plate, Hall's career line reads 616 hits in 2,350 at bats for a .262 average, along with 46 homers and 269 runs batted in. Hall got on base at a .297 rate and slugged .374 (.671 OPS). The .262 career average is close to the .266 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 12, set in 2003. The highest hit total in a season was 124, in 2005. Hall drove in a season-high 60 runs in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Toby Hall
- What years did Toby Hall play?
- Toby Hall played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2008.
- Was Toby Hall a pitcher?
- No. Toby Hall was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Toby Hall hit?
- Toby Hall hit 46 career home runs with 616 hits.
- What teams did Toby Hall play for?
- Toby Hall played for 3 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2000–2006), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2006), and the Chicago White Sox (2007–2008).
- What were Toby Hall's career stats?
- In 686 games, Toby Hall had 616 hits, 46 home runs, 269 RBI, 211 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- How much did Toby Hall earn in his career?
- Toby Hall's recorded salaries total $8,530,000 over 7 seasons, 2002 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hall's career ran from 2000 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2000 and 2001.
- What was Toby Hall's salary?
- Toby Hall's last recorded salary was $1,750,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $2,250,000, in 2006, and his lowest was $210,000, in 2002. The Salary History table lists each season from 2002 to 2008.
- What position did Toby Hall play?
- Toby Hall played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Toby Hall and how much did he weigh?
- Toby Hall was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 255 pounds.
- How many home runs did Toby Hall hit each season?
- Toby Hall's home runs by season: 1 in 2000, 4 in 2001, 6 in 2002, 12 in 2003, 8 in 2004, 5 in 2005, 8 in 2006, 0 in 2007, and 2 in 2008. His most in one season was 12, in 2003.
- What was Toby Hall's career batting average?
- Toby Hall batted .262 over his career, with 616 hits in 2,350 at bats.
- How many RBI did Toby Hall have?
- Toby Hall drove in 269 runs in his career.
- Is Toby Hall in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Toby Hall has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.