Bill Hallahan
Born: 8/4/1902 in Binghamton, NY, USA
Died: 7/8/1981 in Binghamton, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1925-04-16 | Final Game: 1938-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: William Anthony Hallahan
Biography
Bill Hallahan was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1925 to 1938. Born in 1902, Hallahan established himself in Major League Baseball during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 102 wins and 94 losses, showcasing his durability and skill on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) was 4.03, and he struck out a total of 856 batters, demonstrating his ability to dominate opposing hitters. Additionally, Hallahan recorded eight saves, contributing to his teams in crucial late-game situations.
Hallahan was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans alike. He played for several teams, primarily the St. Louis Cardinals, and was known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching techniques, which included a mix of fastballs and breaking pitches. His contributions to the game during the late 1920s and 1930s helped pave the way for future generations of pitchers who would continue to evolve the role. After retiring in 1938, Hallahan left a lasting legacy in baseball history, remembered for his accomplishments and the competitive nature of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102 | 94 | 324 | 224 | 90 | 14 | 8 | 1740.3 | 1838 | 779 | 71 | 779 | 856 | 4.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3.52 | - |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 1 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56.7 | 45 | 23 | 32 | 28 | 3.65 | - |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 4 | 4 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 93.7 | 94 | 46 | 60 | 52 | 4.42 | - |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 15 | 9 | 35 | 32 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 237.3 | 233 | 123 | 126 | 177 | 4.66 | - |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 19 | 9 | 37 | 30 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 248.7 | 242 | 91 | 112 | 159 | 3.29 | - |
| 1932 | STL | NL | 12 | 7 | 25 | 22 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 176.3 | 169 | 61 | 69 | 108 | 3.11 | - |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 16 | 13 | 36 | 32 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 244.3 | 245 | 95 | 98 | 93 | 3.50 | - |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 8 | 12 | 32 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 162.7 | 195 | 77 | 66 | 70 | 4.26 | - |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 15 | 8 | 40 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 181.3 | 196 | 69 | 57 | 73 | 3.42 | - |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 5 | 9 | 23 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 135.0 | 150 | 65 | 57 | 32 | 4.33 | 537.1 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 58 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 6.32 | - |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 3 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 90 | 43 | 29 | 18 | 6.14 | -476.4 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 1 | 8 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 89.0 | 107 | 54 | 45 | 22 | 5.46 | -716.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 328 | 557 | 43 | 90 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 1 | 36 | 199 | 0.162 | 0.214 | 0.201 | 0.415 | -3429.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | STL | NL | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 19 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 20 | 26 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 35 | 81 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 0.123 | -907.0 |
| 1931 | STL | NL | 37 | 81 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 0.099 | -838.0 |
| 1932 | STL | NL | 28 | 56 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 0.214 | -225.6 |
| 1933 | STL | NL | 37 | 80 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 28 | 0.150 | -543.2 |
| 1934 | STL | NL | 32 | 55 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.182 | -422.0 |
| 1935 | STL | NL | 40 | 56 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0.143 | -494.2 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 23 | 47 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 0.191 | 0.0 |
| 1936 | STL | NL | 9 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.556 | 0.0 |
| 1937 | CIN | NL | 21 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 21 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.192 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS | SLN | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1931 | WS | SLN | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1926 | WS | SLN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 39.7 | 29 | 6 | 23 | 27 | 1.36 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2.16 |
| 1931 | WS | SLN | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 18.3 | 12 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 0.49 |
| 1930 | WS | SLN | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11.0 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1.64 |
| 1926 | WS | SLN | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 324 | 0 | 67 | 330 | 32 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | SLN | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| 1929 | SLN | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | P | 35 | 0 | 8 | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| 1931 | SLN | P | 37 | 0 | 10 | 34 | 1 | 3 |
| 1932 | SLN | P | 25 | 0 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 1 |
| 1933 | SLN | P | 36 | 0 | 11 | 39 | 6 | 2 |
| 1934 | SLN | P | 32 | 0 | 5 | 34 | 4 | 2 |
| 1935 | SLN | P | 40 | 0 | 9 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| 1936 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| 1936 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937 | CIN | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 1 |
| 1938 | PHI | P | 21 | 0 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 324 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P3 |
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | P4 |