John Hale

Born: 8/5/1953 in Fresno, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-08 | Final Game: 1979-08-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Steven Hale

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Biography

John Hale, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the league from 1974 until his retirement in 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Hale appeared in 359 games during his career. He recorded 137 hits, including 14 home runs, while driving in 72 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .201, Hale demonstrated resilience and determination on the field, highlighted by his 10 stolen bases. Hale played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by shifting strategies and evolving player roles. Although he did not achieve the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his contributions as a role player were essential to the teams he represented. His career, spanning the mid-1970s, reflected the competitive nature of the era, where players had to adapt to both the advancements in training and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. John Hale's legacy in the game is a reminder of the many athletes whose hard work and perseverance contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
359	681	66	137	25	2	14	72	10	103	183	0.201	0.307	0.305	0.612	-1596.5

Career AVG .201 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 13.3% 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
1974	LAD	NL	4	4	2	4	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	LAD	NL	71	204	20	43	7	0	6	22	1	26	51	0.211	.257 (-18%)	.327 (-7%)	.374 (-11%)	.701 (-9%)	-308.8
1976	LAD	NL	44	91	4	14	2	1	0	8	4	16	14	0.154	.255 (-40%)	.320 (-9%)	.360 (-45%)	.681 (-28%)	-371.7
1977	LAD	NL	79	108	10	26	4	1	2	11	2	15	28	0.241	.264 (-9%)	.329 (avg)	.401 (-12%)	.730 (-7%)	-106.2
1978	SEA	AL	107	211	24	36	8	0	4	22	3	34	64	0.171	.257 (-34%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (-30%)	.702 (-22%)	-803.5
1979	SEA	AL	54	63	6	14	3	0	2	7	0	12	26	0.222	.265 (-16%)	.329 (+4%)	.397 (-8%)	.727 (-3%)	-6.2