Hal King

Born: 2/1/1944 in Oviedo, FL, USA

Died: 3/23/2019 in Oviedo, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1967-09-06 | Final Game: 1974-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Harold King

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Biography

Hal King was a professional baseball player born in 1944, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1967 to 1974. Known primarily as a position player, King appeared in 322 games throughout his career. He played during a transformative period in baseball, when the sport was beginning to expand in popularity and the dynamics of play were evolving. His tenure in the league coincided with the rise of power hitting, a trend that he contributed to with 24 home runs and 82 RBIs, reflecting a solid but not overwhelming offensive presence. King's career batting average stood at .214, with a total of 146 hits. While he did not achieve the same notoriety as some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant at a time when the game was increasingly competitive. He also demonstrated speed on the base paths, recording one stolen base. Despite not becoming a household name, Hal King remains a part of baseball history, representing the hardworking players of the late 1960s and early 1970s who laid the groundwork for the future of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
322	683	67	146	26	3	24	82	1	104	158	0.214	0.325	0.366	0.691	430.8

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .366 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.691 vs. league average 0.681 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
1967	HOU	NL	15	44	2	11	1	2	0	6	0	2	9	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	HOU	NL	27	55	4	8	2	1	0	2	0	7	16	0.145	.236 (-39%)	.298 (-19%)	.340 (-36%)	.638 (-28%)	-224.5
1970	ATL	NL	89	204	29	53	8	0	11	30	1	32	41	0.260	.253 (+2%)	.325 (+12%)	.385 (+20%)	.711 (+16%)	665.9
1971	ATL	NL	86	198	14	41	9	0	5	19	0	29	43	0.207	.249 (-17%)	.316 (+1%)	.365 (-10%)	.682 (-5%)	-79.5
1972	TEX	AL	50	122	12	22	5	0	4	12	0	25	35	0.180	.243 (-26%)	.310 (+7%)	.353 (-10%)	.664 (-2%)	68.8
1973	CIN	NL	35	43	5	8	0	0	4	10	0	6	10	0.186	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	CIN	NL	20	17	1	3	1	0	0	3	0	3	4	0.176	—	—	—	—	0.0