Bill Hall, baseball player, 1954-1958

Bill Hall

Born: 7/30/1928 in Moultrie, GA, USA

Died: 1/1/1986 in Moultrie, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-18 | Final Game: 1958-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Lemuel Hall

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Biography

Bill Hall was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1954 to 1958. Born in 1928, Hall made his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to see a shift in player dynamics and team strategies. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 57 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a utility player. Hall recorded 33 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 15 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .262. While he did not steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant during his tenure. Hall's career unfolded in an era that bridged the tail end of the post-war years and the beginning of the expansion era in Major League Baseball. Though his playing days were relatively brief, his presence on the field and ability to adapt to various roles reflected the evolving landscape of the game during the 1950s. His achievements, though modest in terms of statistics, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse paths players took in a league that was beginning to embrace new talents and styles of play.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
57 126 15 33 6 0 1 15 0 15 14 0.262 0.340 0.333 0.674 79.9

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.674 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1954 PIT NL 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1956 PIT NL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1958 PIT NL 51 116 15 33 6 0 1 15 0 15 13 0.284 .257 (+10%) .324 (+13%) .394 (-8%) .719 (+1%) 79.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 53 39 206 25 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PIT C 1 1 4 0 0 0
1956 PIT C 1 0 7 1 0 1
1958 PIT C 51 38 195 24 4 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 53