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Bob Hale Notable

b. November 7, 1933 · Baltimore Orioles 1955–1959, Cleveland Indians 1960–1961, New York Yankees 1961

Bob Hale played for three clubs across seven seasons as a first baseman, opening with the Baltimore Orioles in 1955 and closing with the New York Yankees in 1961.

Across 376 games he batted .273, with 171 hits and 41 runs. He finished with 2 home runs and 29 doubles.

He played 120 games at first base, with 776 putouts and 20 errors. He turned 69 double plays.

He was born in Sarasota, FL, USA on November 7, 1933, and died on September 8, 2012. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1955 BAL 671821365 710 295190 .357
1956 BAL 852071849 1011 2411100 .237
1957 BAL 4244211 000 7220 .250
1958 BAL 192027 200 3210 .350
1959 BAL 4054210 300 7260 .185
1960 CLE 7070221 700 12360 .300
1961 CLE/NYY 534928 001 7170 .163
Career 37662641171 2922 8926510 .273

On this day & linked events

1933

Born November 7, 1933

Sarasota, FL, USA

2012

Died September 8, 2012