Albert Hall (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Albert Hall |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: March 7, 1958 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Died: December 16, 2025 (aged 67) | |||
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| September 12, 1981, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
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| October 1, 1989, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
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| Batting average | .251 | ||
| Home runs | 5 | ||
| Runs batted in | 53 | ||
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Albert Hall (born March 7, 1958, died December 16, 2025) was a talented American professional baseball player. He spent most of his time in Major League Baseball playing for the Atlanta Braves. Albert Hall played in 375 games in the National League from 1981 to 1989. Most of these games, 355, were with the Braves. He also played 20 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1989 before ending his career.
Discovering Albert Hall's Baseball Journey
Early Life and Draft into Professional Baseball
Albert Hall was a versatile player who could hit from both sides of the plate, known as a switch hitter. He threw the ball with his right hand. He was about 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed around 155 pounds. The Atlanta Braves chose him in the sixth round of the 1977 Major League Baseball Draft. This happened after he finished high school at Jones Valley High in Birmingham.
Rising Through the Minor Leagues as a Base Stealer
After starting in "Rookie ball" for two seasons, Albert became famous for stealing bases. Stealing a base means running to the next base without the ball being hit. He played in minor league baseball, which is where players develop their skills before reaching the major leagues. He was amazing at it! In different seasons, he stole 66 bases in 1979, 100 in 1980, 60 in 1981, and 62 in 1982. He did this while moving up through the Braves' farm system, which is like a ladder of teams. Later, in 1986, he stole 72 bases for the Richmond Braves, a Triple-A team. Triple-A is the highest level of minor league baseball.
Highlighting His Major League Baseball Seasons
Albert Hall played two full seasons in Major League Baseball: 1984 and 1987. His best season was in 1987. That year, he achieved his highest numbers in many areas. He played in 92 games and scored 54 runs. He also made 83 hits, including 20 doubles and 4 triples. He hit three home runs and had 24 runs batted in. He also stole 33 bases and had a batting average of .284.
Achieving the Rare "Hit for the Cycle"
On September 23, 1987, Albert Hall made history for the Atlanta Braves. He became the first player for the Atlanta Braves to hit for the cycle. This means he got a single, a double, a triple, and a home run all in the same game! It was a very rare and exciting achievement. No player for the Braves had done this since Bill Collins in 1910.
Comparing Base Stealing Success in Major and Minor Leagues
Throughout his Major League Baseball career, Albert Hall stole 67 bases. He was caught trying to steal 29 times. This means he was successful about 69.8% of the time. In the minor leagues, he was even more successful. There, he stole 455 bases out of 566 attempts, which is an amazing 80.3% success rate!
Remembering Albert Hall
Albert Hall passed away on December 16, 2025. He was 67 years old.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball players to hit for the cycle
