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Russ Hall Notable

b. September 29, 1871 · St. Louis Browns 1898, Cleveland Blues 1901

Russ Hall divided four seasons between two clubs as a shortstop: the St. Louis Browns from 1898, then the Cleveland Blues through 1901.

Across 40 games he batted .252, with 37 hits and 15 runs. He finished with 2 doubles and 1 stolen base.

He played 36 games at shortstop, with 104 assists and 33 errors. He turned 12 double plays.

He was born in Shelbyville, KY, USA on September 29, 1871, and died on July 1, 1937. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1898 STL 391431335 210 10791 .245
1901 CLE 1422 000 0020 .500
Career 401471537 210 107111 .252

On this day & linked events

1871

Born September 29, 1871

Shelbyville, KY, USA

1937

Died July 1, 1937