Bill Hallman
Born: 3/31/1867 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Died: 9/11/1920 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1888-04-23 | Final Game: 1903-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: William Wilson Hallman
Biography
Bill Hallman was a professional baseball player born in 1867 who played in the Major Leagues from 1888 to 1903. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,507 games and established himself as a reliable position player. Hallman recorded 1,641 hits and posted a career batting average of .272, showcasing his consistent offensive production. His prowess at the plate was complemented by his ability to drive in runs, as evidenced by his 772 RBIs, and he demonstrated speed on the bases with 200 stolen bases throughout his tenure, marking him as a well-rounded player during a time when such skills were increasingly valuable.
Hallman played during an era that predated the deadball period, when hitting for power was not the primary focus of the game. Despite this context, he managed to hit 21 home runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offense in a variety of ways. His playing style reflected the versatility of late 19th-century baseball, as he adapted to the evolving nature of the sport. Hallman's contributions on the field helped shape the early years of professional baseball, and his legacy is remembered among the notable players of his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | 6030 | 942 | 1641 | 236 | 82 | 21 | 772 | 200 | 426 | 403 | 0.272 | 0.326 | 0.349 | 0.675 | -6073.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PHI | NL | 18 | 63 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0.206 | -159.5 |
| 1889 | PHI | NL | 119 | 462 | 67 | 117 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 60 | 20 | 36 | 54 | 0.253 | -507.3 |
| 1890 | PHP | PL | 84 | 356 | 59 | 95 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 37 | 6 | 33 | 24 | 0.267 | 55.0 |
| 1891 | PH4 | AA | 141 | 587 | 112 | 166 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 69 | 18 | 38 | 56 | 0.283 | 632.7 |
| 1892 | PHI | NL | 138 | 586 | 106 | 171 | 27 | 10 | 2 | 84 | 19 | 32 | 52 | 0.292 | 1039.3 |
| 1893 | PHI | NL | 132 | 596 | 119 | 183 | 28 | 7 | 5 | 76 | 22 | 51 | 27 | 0.307 | 522.4 |
| 1894 | PHI | NL | 122 | 519 | 111 | 162 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 69 | 36 | 37 | 15 | 0.312 | -984.6 |
| 1895 | PHI | NL | 124 | 539 | 94 | 169 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 91 | 16 | 34 | 20 | 0.314 | -265.4 |
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 120 | 469 | 82 | 150 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 83 | 16 | 45 | 23 | 0.320 | 492.4 |
| 1897 | PHI | NL | 31 | 126 | 16 | 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 0.262 | -346.9 |
| 1897 | STL | NL | 80 | 302 | 32 | 67 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 12 | 24 | 15 | 0.222 | -346.9 |
| 1898 | BRO | NL | 134 | 509 | 57 | 124 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 63 | 9 | 29 | 21 | 0.244 | -1347.8 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | PHI | NL | 123 | 445 | 46 | 82 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 13 | 26 | 39 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | PHI | NL | 73 | 254 | 14 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 35 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 0.248 | -478.1 |
| 1903 | PHI | NL | 63 | 198 | 20 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 15 | 0.212 | -536.3 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 24 | 0 | 211 | 13 | 4 | 7 |
| 2B | 1139 | 0 | 2701 | 3399 | 385 | 483 |
| 3B | 145 | 0 | 132 | 263 | 38 | 7 |
| C | 37 | 0 | 163 | 37 | 22 | 4 |
| OF | 41 | 0 | 47 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 120 | 0 | 255 | 373 | 79 | 40 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1888 | PHI | C | 10 | 0 | 44 | 9 | 6 | 1 |
| 1888 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| 1888 | PHI | 3B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1888 | PHI | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1888 | PHI | OF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1889 | PHI | 2B | 13 | 0 | 40 | 32 | 11 | 7 |
| 1889 | PHI | SS | 106 | 0 | 237 | 337 | 67 | 39 |
| 1890 | PHP | C | 26 | 0 | 118 | 27 | 15 | 3 |
| 1890 | PHP | 2B | 14 | 0 | 23 | 46 | 7 | 7 |
| 1890 | PHP | 3B | 10 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 1 |
| 1890 | PHP | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 1890 | PHP | OF | 34 | 0 | 41 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| 1891 | PH4 | 2B | 141 | 0 | 327 | 399 | 55 | 53 |
| 1892 | PHI | 2B | 138 | 0 | 335 | 379 | 49 | 60 |
| 1893 | PHI | 1B | 12 | 0 | 107 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 1893 | PHI | 2B | 120 | 0 | 281 | 370 | 34 | 54 |
| 1894 | PHI | 2B | 122 | 0 | 324 | 329 | 48 | 65 |
| 1895 | PHI | 2B | 122 | 0 | 299 | 392 | 42 | 57 |
| 1895 | PHI | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 1896 | PHI | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | PHI | 2B | 120 | 0 | 304 | 368 | 39 | 62 |
| 1897 | PHI | 2B | 31 | 0 | 79 | 80 | 7 | 10 |
| 1897 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1897 | SLN | 2B | 78 | 0 | 192 | 248 | 28 | 36 |
| 1898 | BRO | 2B | 124 | 0 | 268 | 419 | 41 | 46 |
| 1898 | BRO | 3B | 10 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 |
| 1901 | CLE | SS | 5 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 1901 | PHI | 2B | 90 | 0 | 177 | 261 | 13 | 20 |
| 1901 | PHI | 3B | 33 | 0 | 33 | 61 | 4 | 2 |
| 1902 | PHI | 3B | 72 | 0 | 71 | 147 | 16 | 3 |
| 1903 | PHI | 1B | 9 | 0 | 83 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903 | PHI | 2B | 22 | 0 | 45 | 65 | 8 | 5 |
| 1903 | PHI | 3B | 19 | 0 | 13 | 25 | 5 | 0 |
| 1903 | PHI | SS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1903 | PHI | OF | 4 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Catcher | 37 |
| First Base | 24 |
| Second Base | 1139 |
| Third Base | 145 |
| Shortstop | 120 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Center Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 35 |