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Matt Hall
Hall with the Boston Red Sox
Kansas City Monarchs – No. 21
Pitcher
Born: (1993-07-23) July 23, 1993 (age 31)
Independence, Missouri, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 15, 2018, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
(through 2020 season)
Win–loss record0–3
Earned run average11.23
Strikeouts39
Teams

Matthew Thomas Hall (born July 23, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox. He played college baseball for Missouri State University. The Tigers selected Hall in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 200 pounds (91 kg), he throws and bats left-handed.

Amateur career

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Hall attended Lee's Summit West High School in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He then attended Missouri State University, where he played college baseball for the Missouri State Bears. Hall played collegiate summer baseball in 2014 for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was named a league all-star.[1][2][3] On May 5, 2015, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named Hall their NCAA Division I Pitcher of the Week.[4] Collegiate Baseball named him a First-Team All-American after the 2015 season.[5]

Professional career

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Detroit Tigers

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Hall with the Detroit Tigers in 2019

The Detroit Tigers selected Hall in the sixth round of the 2015 MLB draft. After he signed, he pitched for the Connecticut Tigers of the Low–A New York-Penn League.[6] In 2016, he pitched for the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Single–A Midwest League.[7][8] He began the 2017 season with the Lakeland Flying Tigers of the High–A Florida State League, and was promoted to the Erie SeaWolves of the Double–A Eastern League in August.[9][10]

In 2018, Hall began working as a relief pitcher for Erie.[11] On July 9, he was named the Eastern League's Pitcher of the Week.[12] The next day, the Tigers promoted him to the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple–A International League.[13] Hall was named the Tigers Minor League Pitcher of the Year. In 37 combined appearances between Erie and Toledo, he posted a 2.13 ERA and 1.085 WHIP, with 135 strikeouts in 114+1⁄3 innings.[14] He had his contract purchased and was promoted to the major leagues on September 11, 2018, as a September call-up.[15] He made his major league debut for the Tigers on September 15 in a game against the Cleveland Indians, where he pitched one inning, allowing eight hits, one walk and nine runs, six of which were earned.[16] Hall made a total of five appearances with the 2018 Tigers, recording a 14.63 ERA while striking out five batters in eight innings pitched. During the 2019 season, Hall split time between Toledo and Detroit. With the 2019 Tigers he made 16 appearances, compiling an 0–1 record with 7.71 ERA and 27 strikeouts in 23+1⁄3 innings.

Boston Red Sox

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On January 17, 2020, Hall was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league catcher Jhon Nuñez.[17] Red Sox general manager Chaim Bloom believed in Hall, who at the time of the trade had given up 33 earned runs in 31 1/3 innings. On March 26, the team optioned Hall to the Class A-Advanced Salem Red Sox.[18] He was added to Boston's active roster for the delayed start of the 2020 season,[19] and made his first major league start in the team's fifth game, pitching on July 28 against the New York Mets and taking the loss.[20][21] He was optioned to the Red Sox' alternate training site on August 6,[22] and called-up three times during September.[23] Overall with the 2020 Red Sox, Hall appeared in four games (one start), compiling an 0–3 record with 18.69 ERA and 9 strikeouts in 8+2⁄3 innings pitched.[24] On November 20, 2020, Hall was designated for assignment,[25] and assigned outright to Triple-A Pawtucket five days later, with Bloom continuing to see promise in Hall and giving him another chance.[26] He was released on August 16, 2021.

Kansas City Monarchs

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On August 22, 2021, Hall signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[27] In 2021, Hall recorded a 2-0 record and 0.75 ERA in 3 appearances with the Monarchs. On April 15, 2022, Hall re-signed with the Monarchs for the 2022 season. In 2022, Hall recorded a 4-1 record and 1.29 ERA in 5 appearances with the Monarchs.

San Francisco Giants

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On June 12, 2022, Hall signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.[28] He made two appearances (starting one) for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, allowing 4 earned runs and striking out 4 in 3.1 innings pitched. Hall was released by the Giants on July 4.

Kansas City Monarchs (second stint)

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On July 14, 2022, Hall signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Hall started 14 games for the Monarchs in 2022, logging a 10-2 record and 1.10 ERA with 113 strikeouts in 82.0 innings pitched.

Gastonia Honey Hunters

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On April 19, 2023, Hall was traded to the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for future considerations.[29] He was released prior to the season on April 28.[30]

Charros de Jalisco

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On April 10, 2024, Hall came out of retirement to sign with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.[31] In 10 games, he struggled to a 0–1 record with a 8.91 ERA and posted 35 strikeouts over 32+1⁄3 innings pitched. Hall was waived by the Charros on June 13.

Tigres de Quintana Roo

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On June 14, 2024, Hall was claimed off waivers by the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League.[32] In 3 starts, he posted an inflated 14.29 ERA after giving up 9 earned runs in 5+2⁄3 innings. On July 9, Hall was released by Quintana Roo.[33]

Kansas City Monarchs (third stint)

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On July 28, 2024, Hall signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[34] In 6 starts 28 innings he went 2-2 with a 4.82 ERA with 38 strikeouts.

Coaching career

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On August 1, 2023, Hall was named the pitching coach for the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[35] Hall rejoined the coaching staff in July 2024.

References

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  1. ^ Palmer, Tod (June 4, 2015). "Missouri State's Matt Hall has turned into a strikeout machine | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  2. ^ "#22 Matt Hall". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "CCBL All-Star Teams Announced". capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  4. ^ "Bears' Matt Hall wins national pitching award". News-leader.com. May 5, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  5. ^ The Kansas City Star (June 3, 2015). "Missouri State pitcher Matt Hall, formerly of Lee's Summit West, is All-American | The Kansas City Star". Kansascity.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  6. ^ "Tigers minor league pitcher Matt Hall dominating at West Michigan". Freep.com. June 6, 2016. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  7. ^ 3:16 p.m. CT June 1, 2016 (June 1, 2016). "Former Missouri State ace Hall making it look easy". News-leader.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ "Hall isn't imposing but his numbers in Class A are". Detroitnews.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  9. ^ Tom Reisenweber. "Promotion puts SeaWolves pitcher Matt Hall in familiar company - Sports - GoErie.com - Erie, PA". GoErie.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  10. ^ "Tigers' Hall lands on BA's high Class A all-star team". Detroitnews.com. September 11, 2017. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  11. ^ Tom Reisenweber. "SeaWolves pitcher Matt Hall excels as reliever, starter - Sports - GoErie.com - Erie, PA". GoErie.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  12. ^ Tom Reisenweber. "SeaWolves' Matt Hall named Eastern League pitcher of week - Sports - GoErie.com - Erie, PA". GoErie.com. Retrieved July 10, 2018.
  13. ^ "Funkhouser, Hall earn promotions to Toledo".
  14. ^ Fenech, Anthony (September 13, 2018). "Christin Stewart named Detroit Tigers' minor league player of year". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  15. ^ McCosky, Chris (September 10, 2018). "Iglesias to see specialist; Tigers call up pitchers Turnbull, Hall". The Detroit News. Retrieved September 10, 2018.
  16. ^ Harrison, Casey (September 15, 2018). "Tigers derailed by injuries in loss to Indians". MLB.com. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  17. ^ Mullen, Logan (January 17, 2020). "Red Sox Trade For Another Reliever, Acquire Lefty Matt Hall From Tigers". New England Sports Network. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  18. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. March 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  19. ^ @RedSox (July 23, 2020). "The 30 men for the job" (Tweet). Retrieved July 23, 2020 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Browne, Ian (July 27, 2020). "Notes: Road trip protocols; Hall set for start". MLB.com. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  21. ^ "Mets vs. Red Sox". ESPN.com. July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  22. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. August 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  23. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2020. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  24. ^ "Matt Hall Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
  25. ^ Adams, Steve (November 20, 2020). "Red Sox Add 7 Players To 40-Man Roster; Weber, Hall Designated For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 20, 2020.
  26. ^ Adams, Steve (November 25, 2020). "Red Sox Claim Joel Payamps, Designate Robert Stock". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  27. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions".
  28. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions".
  29. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions".
  30. ^ "Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball".
  31. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de abril de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
  32. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de junio de 2024". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  33. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 9 de julio de 2024". milb.com (in Spanish). Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  34. ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
  35. ^ "ERA King Matt Hall Named Monarchs' Pitching Coach". oursportscentral.com. August 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2023.
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