Hal Kime

Born: 3/15/1898 in West Salem, OH, USA

Died: 5/16/1939 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-06-19 | Final Game: 1920-07-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Harold Lee Kime

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Biography

Hal Kime was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during a brief stint from 1920 to 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, Kime's career was notably short, as he appeared in just four games at the major league level. Despite his limited opportunities, he navigated a highly competitive era of baseball that was transitioning from the deadball era into a time of burgeoning offensive power. Throughout his brief career, Kime struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and recording no hits, home runs, or RBIs. His time in the majors came to an end on July 27, 1920, marking a fleeting chapter in the annals of baseball history. Although Kime's statistical contributions were minimal, his experience reflects the challenges faced by many players of his era, striving to make an impact in a sport that was rapidly evolving.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	9	2	0	2	1	2.57	0

Career ERA 2.57 vs. league average 3.45 across their career seasons — 25.4% better 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
1920	STL	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	9	2	2	1	2.57	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1920	STL	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1920	SLN	P	4	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
The Ohio State University	Columbus	OH	1918, 1919, 1920