Hal Breeden

Born: 6/28/1944 in Albany, GA, USA

Died: 5/3/2021 in Leesburg, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-04-07 | Final Game: 1975-09-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Harold Noel Breeden

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Biography

Hal Breeden was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1971 to 1975. Known for his versatility as a position player, Breeden participated in a total of 273 games throughout his career. He recorded 148 hits, culminating in a batting average of .243. Over the span of his time in the league, he demonstrated his power at the plate, hitting 21 home runs and driving in 76 runs batted in (RBIs). Despite not being known for his speed on the base paths, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Breeden was a solid contributor during his tenure in the majors. Playing during an era marked by the transition from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s, Breeden was part of a generation that witnessed significant changes in baseball, including the rise of free agency and the evolution of player roles. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Breeden's reliable presence on the field and his contributions to his teams left a lasting impact on the clubs he played for, including the Montreal Expos and the Chicago Cubs. His career, while shorter than many, showcased the grit and determination that characterized many players of that time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	608	61	148	28	6	21	76	0	69	107	0.243	0.321	0.413	0.734	1068.3

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .413 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.689 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1971	CHC	NL	23	36	1	5	1	0	1	2	2	7	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0
1972	WSN	NL	42	87	6	20	2	0	3	10	7	15	0.230	.243 (-6%)	.310 (-9%)	.353 (+1%)	.664 (-4%)	-79.8
1973	WSN	NL	105	258	36	71	10	6	15	43	29	45	0.275	.256 (+7%)	.325 (+9%)	.378 (+41%)	.703 (+26%)	1194.3
1974	WSN	NL	79	190	14	47	13	0	2	20	24	35	0.247	.256 (-4%)	.324 (+2%)	.369 (-6%)	.693 (-2%)	-46.3
1975	WSN	NL	24	37	4	5	2	0	0	1	7	5	0.135	—	—	—	—	0.0