Bob Hall, baseball player, 1949-1953

Bob Hall

Born: 12/22/1923 in Swissvale, PA, USA

Died: 3/12/1983 in St. Petersburg, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-23 | Final Game: 1953-09-26

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

Full name: Robert Louis Hall

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Biography

Bob Hall, born in 1923, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1949 to 1953. Making his debut in the post-World War II era, Hall played during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to recover from the war's disruptions and was on the brink of significant changes, including the integration of African American players. Over the course of his career, Hall compiled a record of 9 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. He recorded a total of 133 strikeouts and achieved 1 save, contributing to the pitching depth of the teams he played for. Hall's playing style was characterized by his determination on the mound, though he faced challenges in consistently finding success in the win column. Despite these difficulties, his ability to strike out batters showcased his potential and skill as a pitcher. His contributions to the game during the early 1950s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the evolution of pitching in a league that was increasingly becoming competitive and diverse. Hall's career may not have been marked by standout accolades, but he remains a representative figure of a transformative era in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
9 18 89 27 8 1 1 276.7 307 166 32 146 133 5.40 0

Career ERA 5.40 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
1949 BSN NL 6 4 31 6 2 0 0 74.3 77 36 41 43 4.36 4.12 (-6%) -293.5
1950 BSN NL 0 2 21 4 0 0 0 50.3 58 39 33 22 6.97 4.36 (-60%) -1912.4
1953 PIT NL 3 12 37 17 6 1 1 152.0 172 91 72 68 5.39 4.14 (-30%) -1781.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 72 4 15 2 0 1 4 0 3 30 0.208 0.240 0.278 0.518 0.0

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — 29.7% 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
1949 BSN NL 31 22 1 8 1 0 0 2 0 0 7 0.364 — — — — 0.0
1950 BSN NL 21 12 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1953 PIT NL 37 38 1 6 1 0 1 2 0 2 19 0.158 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 89 0 17 33 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1949 BSN P 31 0 3 3 2 0
1950 BSN P 21 0 4 7 1 0
1953 PIT P 37 0 10 23 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 89