Hal Kolstad
Born: 6/1/1935 in Rice Lake, WI, USA
MLB Debut: 1962-04-22 | Final Game: 1963-07-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Harold Everette Kolstad
Biography
Hal Kolstad, born in 1935, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1960s. He played as a position player, appearing in 34 games from 1962 until his last game on July 17, 1963. Kolstad's time in the league was brief, yet he contributed to the teams he played for in a unique era of baseball, marked by a transition from the traditional playing styles of the past to the more modern approaches of the game.
Throughout his career, Kolstad recorded 1 hit in 34 games, resulting in a batting average of 0.053. He also tallied 1 run batted in (RBI) and did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the limited statistics, his journey through Major League Baseball during this period reflects the challenges many players faced as they navigated the competitive landscape of the game. Kolstad's legacy serves as a reminder of the numerous players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not marked by overwhelming statistical success.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 4 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 72.3 | 81 | 53 | 15 | 41 | 42 | 6.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 61.3 | 65 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 5.43 | -2529.8 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 13.09 | -1333.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.053 | 0.053 | 0.053 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 27 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.056 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | BOS | AL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | P | 27 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1963 | BOS | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | San Jose | CA | 1956, 1957 |