Robert Louis Hall (December 22, 1923 – March 12, 1983) was a
pitcher
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in
Major League Baseball
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who played from 1949 through 1953 for the
Boston Braves (1949–50) and
Pittsburgh Pirates (1953). Listed at , , Hall batted and threw right-handed. He was born in
Swissvale, Pennsylvania
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.
In a three-season career, Hall posted a 9–18 record with a 5.40
ERA
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Comp ...
in 89 appearances, including 27
starts, one
shutout
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Shutouts are usuall ...
, eight
complete games and one
save, giving up 182 runs (16 unearned) on 307 hits and 146
walks while
striking out
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133 in 276 innings of work.
References
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Retrosheet
1923 births
1983 deaths
People from Swissvale, Pennsylvania
Boston Braves players
Pittsburgh Pirates players
Major League Baseball pitchers
Baseball players from Pennsylvania
Winston-Salem Twins players
Williamsport Grays players
Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
Vancouver Capilanos players
Seattle Rainiers players
Hollywood Stars players
Portland Beavers players
San Diego Padres (minor league) players
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