Bill Hallman

Born: 3/15/1876 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 4/23/1950 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-25 | Final Game: 1907-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: William Harry Hallman

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Biography

Bill Hallman was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1907. Hallman primarily played as a position player, showcasing his talents across a total of 319 games. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 269 hits, contributing to a batting average of .235. His offensive efforts included 3 home runs and 86 runs batted in (RBIs), while he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths with 47 stolen bases. Hallman's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the early developments of the modern game. His contributions on the field reflected the evolving strategies of the time, as players began to embrace speed and base running as key components of offensive play. Hallman’s legacy, while not marked by overwhelming statistical accolades, is indicative of the foundational players who helped shape the game in its formative years. He retired from professional baseball on September 27, 1907, leaving behind a unique imprint on the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
319	1147	150	269	43	13	3	86	47	120	126	0.235	0.311	0.303	0.614	-1194.3

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 8.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.614 vs. league average 0.645 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
1901	MLA	AL	139	549	70	135	27	6	2	47	12	41	55	0.246	.271 (-10%)	.326 (-8%)	.359 (-9%)	.686 (-8%)	-943.3
1903	CHW	AL	63	207	29	43	7	4	0	18	11	31	25	0.208	.261 (-21%)	.316 (+1%)	.345 (-19%)	.662 (-9%)	-223.2
1906	PIT	NL	23	89	12	24	3	1	1	6	3	15	12	0.270	.247 (+9%)	.307 (+22%)	.315 (+14%)	.622 (+18%)	289.8
1907	PIT	NL	94	302	39	67	6	2	0	15	21	33	34	0.222	.245 (-10%)	.304 (avg)	.308 (-17%)	.613 (-9%)	-317.6