Mel Hall

Born: 9/16/1960 in Lyons, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-03 | Final Game: 1996-05-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Melvin Hall

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Biography

Mel Hall was a versatile position player whose career spanned from 1981 to 1996. Born in 1960, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, playing in 1,276 games over his 15-year career. Hall accumulated a total of 1,171 hits, showcasing his ability to consistently reach base, while his power at the plate was evident in his 134 home runs and 620 RBIs. With a career batting average of .276, he established himself as a reliable hitter during an era characterized by offensive dynamism. Hall's playing style was marked by a combination of speed and power, as reflected in his 31 stolen bases. He played for several teams, including the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Indians, contributing to the overall competitiveness of these franchises during his tenure. As a player, Hall was known for his solid defense and adaptability, which allowed him to perform well in various outfield positions. His contributions to the game extended beyond his individual statistics, as he was part of a generation of players who helped shape the evolving landscape of baseball in the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1276	4237	568	1171	229	25	134	620	31	267	575	0.276	0.318	0.437	0.755	4081.3

Career AVG .276 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .437 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +12.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.755 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +5.6% above 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
1981	CHC	NL	10	11	1	1	0	0	1	2	0	1	4	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CHC	NL	24	80	6	21	3	2	0	4	0	5	17	0.263	.261 (avg)	.324 (-2%)	.388 (-10%)	.712 (-6%)	-87.9
1983	CHC	NL	112	410	60	116	23	5	17	56	6	42	101	0.283	.260 (+8%)	.324 (+8%)	.389 (+25%)	.714 (+18%)	1342.4
1984	CHC	NL	48	150	25	42	11	3	4	22	2	12	23	0.280	.259 (+8%)	.322 (+2%)	.384 (+23%)	.707 (+13%)	279.7
1984	CLE	AL	83	257	43	66	13	1	7	30	1	35	55	0.257	.259 (-1%)	.322 (+7%)	.384 (+3%)	.707 (+5%)	279.7
1985	CLE	AL	23	66	7	21	6	0	0	12	0	8	12	0.318	.257 (+24%)	.323 (+20%)	.390 (+5%)	.714 (+11%)	139.6
1986	CLE	AL	140	442	68	131	29	2	18	77	6	33	65	0.296	.257 (+15%)	.325 (+6%)	.395 (+25%)	.720 (+16%)	1333.3
1987	CLE	AL	142	485	57	136	21	1	18	76	5	20	68	0.280	.262 (+7%)	.331 (-7%)	.415 (+6%)	.746 (avg)	-95.9
1988	CLE	AL	150	515	69	144	32	4	6	71	7	28	50	0.280	.254 (+10%)	.317 (-2%)	.377 (+4%)	.695 (+1%)	-57.2
1989	NYY	AL	113	361	54	94	9	0	17	58	0	21	37	0.260	.254 (+2%)	.319 (-8%)	.375 (+14%)	.694 (+4%)	100.0
1990	NYY	AL	113	360	41	93	23	2	12	46	0	6	46	0.258	.257 (avg)	.324 (-16%)	.385 (+12%)	.710 (-1%)	-254.9
1991	NYY	AL	141	492	67	140	23	2	19	80	0	26	40	0.285	.255 (+11%)	.323 (-1%)	.384 (+18%)	.708 (+10%)	747.4
1992	NYY	AL	152	583	67	163	36	3	15	81	4	29	53	0.280	.255 (+9%)	.322 (-4%)	.377 (+14%)	.699 (+6%)	368.1
1996	SFG	NL	25	25	3	3	0	0	0	5	0	1	4	0.120	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1041	936	2011	56	39	15

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1981	CHN	OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
1982	CHN	OF	22	21	42	4	3	1
1983	CHN	OF	112	103	239	8	3	2
1984	CHN	OF	46	42	69	5	3	2
1984	CLE	OF	69	56	143	3	1	0
1985	CLE	OF	15	13	18	0	0	0
1986	CLE	OF	126	113	233	7	7	1
1987	CLE	OF	122	109	264	3	3	2
1988	CLE	OF	141	124	288	3	10	1
1989	NYA	OF	75	64	141	3	1	2
1990	NYA	OF	50	48	70	2	2	0
1991	NYA	OF	120	112	221	8	3	2
1992	NYA	OF	136	130	283	10	3	2
1996	SFN	OF	4	1	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	717
Center Field	145
Right Field	212
Designated Hitter	151

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1992	Player of the Week	Week of 1992-06-20
1987	Player of the Week	Week of 1987-09-12
1983	Player of the Month	August

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1996	SFN	NL	$120,000
1992	NYA	AL	$1,300,000
1991	NYA	AL	$1,100,000
1990	NYA	AL	$1,100,000
1989	NYA	AL	$925,000
1988	CLE	AL	$725,000
1987	CLE	AL	$550,000
1986	CLE	AL	$350,000
1985	CLE	AL	$210,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,380,000