Hal Elliott, baseball player, 1929-1932

Hal Elliott

Born: 5/29/1899 in Mount Clemens, MI, USA

Died: 4/25/1963 in Honolulu, HI, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-19 | Final Game: 1932-08-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Harold William Elliott

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Biography

Hal Elliott, born in 1899, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1929 until 1932. Playing during a transitional period in baseball history, Elliott navigated the challenges of the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era marked by the evolution of pitching styles and strategies. Throughout his career, he made a mark with his tenacity on the mound, despite facing significant competition in a league that was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized roles. Elliott's career statistics reflect the highs and lows of a pitcher in the Major Leagues. He finished with a record of 11-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.95, indicating the struggles he faced during his time in the sport. Over his career, he recorded 90 strikeouts and earned 4 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute in late-game situations. Although Elliott's time in baseball was relatively brief, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, representing the perseverance required of players in an era that was increasingly competitive and evolving.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
11 24 120 30 4 0 4 322.3 453 249 22 174 90 6.95 0

Career ERA 6.95 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 57.4% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1929 PHI NL 3 7 40 8 2 0 2 114.3 146 77 59 32 6.06 4.60 (-32%) -880.9
1930 PHI NL 6 11 48 11 2 0 0 117.3 191 100 58 37 7.67 4.80 (-60%) -1385.9
1931 PHI NL 0 2 16 4 0 0 2 33.0 46 35 19 8 9.55 4.10 (-133%) -1946.1
1932 PHI NL 2 4 16 7 0 0 0 57.7 70 37 38 13 5.77 4.13 (-40%) -2413.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
120 89 6 12 0 0 0 2 0 10 49 0.135 0.222 0.135 0.357 0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 52.5% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .135 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.357 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 52.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1929 PHI NL 40 30 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 4 15 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1930 PHI NL 48 32 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 3 19 0.094 — — — — 0.0
1931 PHI NL 16 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 7 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1932 PHI NL 16 18 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 120 0 14 79 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 PHI P 40 0 9 29 0 2
1930 PHI P 48 0 2 34 3 0
1931 PHI P 16 0 2 8 0 1
1932 PHI P 16 0 1 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 120

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 1922