Al Halt, baseball player, 1914-1918

Al Halt

Born: 11/23/1890 in Sandusky, OH, USA

Died: 1/22/1973 in Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-05-29 | Final Game: 1918-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alva William Halt

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Biography

Al Halt, born in 1890, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1918. Primarily a position player, Halt participated in 257 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He established himself as a versatile player, accumulating 204 hits and contributing 90 RBIs to his teams. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 35 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Halt’s career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, just before the onset of the "live-ball era," which would later revolutionize the game. He finished his career with a batting average of .239 and hit 6 home runs. While not one of the most celebrated players of his time, Halt’s contributions on the field reflect the competitive spirit of the early 20th century and the evolving strategies of baseball that began to emphasize speed and base running. His dedication to the game remains a part of baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
257 854 76 204 30 9 6 90 35 61 130 0.239 0.293 0.316 0.609 -1107.5

Career AVG .239 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.609 vs. league average 0.654 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
1914 BRF FL 80 261 26 61 6 2 3 25 11 13 39 0.234 .255 (-8%) .322 (-16%) .339 (-10%) .661 (-13%) -637.5
1915 BRF FL 151 524 41 131 22 7 3 64 20 39 79 0.250 .250 (avg) .318 (-4%) .332 (+1%) .651 (-1%) -207.9
1918 CLE AL 26 69 9 12 2 0 0 1 4 9 12 0.174 .255 (-32%) .318 (-16%) .326 (-38%) .645 (-27%) -262.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 13 3 0 1
2B 7 0 7 12 0 1
3B 125 0 185 246 31 24
OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 115 0 235 317 62 41

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BRF 2B 3 0 3 2 0 0
1914 BRF OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1914 BRF SS 71 0 164 184 43 30
1915 BRF 3B 111 0 174 224 30 23
1915 BRF SS 40 0 66 125 18 10
1918 CLE 1B 2 0 13 3 0 1
1918 CLE 2B 4 0 4 10 0 1
1918 CLE 3B 14 0 11 22 1 1
1918 CLE SS 4 0 5 8 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 2
Second Base 7
Third Base 125
Shortstop 115
Center Field 1