Jim Hall

Died: 12/20/1885

MLB Debut: 1872-05-20 | Final Game: 1874-05-15

Full name: Edwin James Hall

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Biography

Jim Hall was a position player who played in the early years of professional baseball, participating in the game from 1872 to 1874. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 15 games, where he showcased his hitting ability by accumulating 19 hits and finishing with a batting average of .288. Although Hall did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 6 runs batted in, demonstrating his capability as a reliable offensive player during the formative years of Major League Baseball. Hall's career unfolded during a time when the game was transitioning from its early, rough-and-tumble origins to a more organized sport. The 1870s were characterized by a developing understanding of player roles and strategies, and Hall's performance reflects the emerging competitive nature of the league. His contributions, while limited in terms of games played, add to the rich tapestry of baseball history, marking him as a participant in the evolution of the game during its infancy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 66 9 19 0 1 0 6 0 1 1 0.288 0.299 0.318 0.617 49.0

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 6.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.629 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
1872 BR2 13 57 9 18 0 1 0 6 0 1 1 0.316 .285 (+11%) .296 (+10%) .347 (+1%) .644 (+5%) 49.0
1874 BR2 2 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.111 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 15 15 39 36 24 6
OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1872 BR2 2B 13 13 35 34 23 6
1874 BR2 2B 2 2 4 2 1 0
1874 BR2 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 15
Right Field 1