Chip Hale

Born: 12/2/1964 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-27 | Final Game: 1997-05-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Walter William Hale

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Biography

Chip Hale, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents in Major League Baseball from 1989 until 1997. Primarily recognized as a position player, Hale played in a total of 333 games throughout his career, during which he accumulated 159 hits, 7 home runs, and 78 runs batted in, finishing with a commendable batting average of .277. His playing style was characterized by versatility and a strong work ethic, allowing him to contribute effectively in various roles on the field. Hale's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game began to shift towards a more offensive-minded approach. While he may not have been a marquee player, his contributions were valuable, particularly in his ability to make contact and drive in runs when needed. In addition to his offensive skills, Hale exhibited speed on the basepaths, recording 2 stolen bases during his time in the league. After retiring from playing, Hale continued to impact the game through coaching, further solidifying his legacy within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
333	575	62	159	27	1	7	78	2	58	68	0.277	0.346	0.363	0.709	-185.5

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.709 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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
1989	MIN	AL	28	67	6	14	3	0	0	4	0	1	6	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.319 (-33%)	.375 (-32%)	.694 (-33%)	-384.1
1990	MIN	AL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	MIN	AL	69	186	25	62	6	1	3	27	2	18	17	0.333	.265 (+26%)	.332 (+23%)	.403 (+5%)	.735 (+13%)	553.6
1994	MIN	AL	67	118	13	31	9	0	1	11	0	16	14	0.263	.269 (-3%)	.338 (+3%)	.424 (-14%)	.763 (-6%)	-116.7
1995	MIN	AL	69	103	10	27	4	0	2	18	0	11	20	0.262	.266 (-2%)	.337 (-1%)	.417 (-14%)	.755 (-8%)	-136.5
1996	MIN	AL	85	87	8	24	5	0	1	16	0	10	6	0.276	.269 (+2%)	.340 (+2%)	.426 (-14%)	.767 (-7%)	-101.8
1997	LAD	NL	14	12	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.083	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	17	2	53	3	0	5
2B	64	23	56	101	5	23
3B	59	34	25	78	3	6
OF	4	0	1	0	0	0
SS	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	MIN	2B	16	11	14	36	1	8
1989	MIN	3B	9	3	1	4	0	0
1990	MIN	2B	1	1	2	6	0	2
1993	MIN	1B	1	0	5	1	0	1
1993	MIN	2B	21	9	23	36	3	8
1993	MIN	3B	19	13	11	26	1	2
1993	MIN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1994	MIN	1B	7	2	28	1	0	3
1994	MIN	2B	5	0	7	5	1	2
1994	MIN	3B	21	18	9	45	2	2
1994	MIN	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
1995	MIN	1B	3	0	13	0	0	0
1995	MIN	2B	7	0	2	5	0	1
1995	MIN	3B	5	0	1	1	0	1
1996	MIN	1B	6	0	7	1	0	1
1996	MIN	2B	14	2	8	13	0	2
1996	MIN	3B	3	0	2	2	0	1
1996	MIN	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1997	LAN	3B	2	0	1	0	0	0