Mel Hall

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Mel Hall
Outfielder
Born: September 16, 1960 (1960-09-16) (age 47)
Batted: Left Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 3, 1981
for the Chicago Cubs
Final game
May 21, 1996
for the San Francisco Giants
Career statistics
Batting average     .276
Home Runs     134
RBI     620
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • 134 Career Home Runs

Melvin Hall Jr. (born September 16, 1960 in Lyons, New York) is a former Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1996 for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. He mostly played as an outfielder.

As an outfielder, Hall was best remembered for his limited range yet flamboyant style, often making diving catches despite never being fleet of foot. In 1992, the 32-year-old opted to leave the Major Leagues, agreeing to a 2-year $4 million contract to play in Japan.[1] When he returned to play for the San Francisco Giants in 1996, Hall registered just three singles in 25 games with the big league club, retiring shortly thereafter.[2]

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[edit] Allegations of sexual assault

Hall was arrested in Lewisville, Texas on June 21, 2007 and charged with two counts of sexual assault after North Richland Hills, Texas police received a report from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted in March 1999, when she was under the age of 17. During the investigation, a second alleged victim under the age of 14 was identified. If convicted, Hall faces a sentence of up to life imprisonment.[3]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Mel Hall Goes to Japan - New York Times
  2. ^ Mel Hall Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
  3. ^ http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6954198

[edit] External links

Preceded by
Dusty Baker		 National League Player of the Month
August, 1983		 Succeeded by
Dale Murphy


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