Matt Hall (baseball)

{{Infobox baseball biography

|name = Matt Hall

|image = Matt Hall pitching in 2020 Red Sox Spring Camp 1 (Cropped).jpg

|width = 200

|caption = Hall with the Boston Red Sox

|team = Kansas City Monarchs

|number = 21

|position = Pitcher

|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|7|23}}

|birth_place =Independence, Missouri, U.S.

|bats = Left

|throws = Left

|debutleague = MLB

|debutdate = September 15

|debutyear = 2018

|debutteam = Detroit Tigers

|finalleague = MLB

|finaldate =

|finalyear =

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|statleague = MLB

|statyear = 2020 season

|stat1label = Win–loss record

|stat1value = 0–3

|stat2label = Earned run average

|stat2value = 11.23

|stat3label = Strikeouts

|stat3value = 39

|teams=

Detroit Tigers ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2019}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2020}})

}}

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 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 {{convert|6|ft|0|in|m}} and {{convert|200|lb|kg}}, he throws and bats left-handed.

Amateur career

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.{{cite web|first=Tod |last=Palmer |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/college/article23143068.html |title=Missouri State's Matt Hall has turned into a strikeout machine | The Kansas City Star |publisher=Kansascity.com |date=June 4, 2015 |access-date=July 10, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://baseball.pointstreak.com/player.html?playerid=555447&seasonid=26713 |title=#22 Matt Hall |publisher=pointstreak.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}{{cite web|url=http://capecodbaseball.org/news/asgnews/index.html?article_id=1828 |title=CCBL All-Star Teams Announced |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |access-date=May 6, 2020}} On May 5, 2015, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association named Hall their NCAA Division I Pitcher of the Week.{{cite web|url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/college/msu/2015/05/05/bears-matt-hall-wins-national-pitching-award/26933617/ |title=Bears' Matt Hall wins national pitching award |publisher=News-leader.com |date=May 5, 2015 |access-date=July 10, 2018}} Collegiate Baseball named him a First-Team All-American after the 2015 season.{{cite web|author=The Kansas City Star |url=https://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/campus-corner/article23028768.html |title=Missouri State pitcher Matt Hall, formerly of Lee's Summit West, is All-American | The Kansas City Star |publisher=Kansascity.com |date=June 3, 2015 |access-date=July 10, 2018}}

Professional career

=Detroit Tigers=

File:Matt Hall with the Detroit Tigers in 2019 Spring Training.jpg]]

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.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/06/06/detroit-tigers-minor-leagues-matt-hall-west-michigan-whitecaps/85467350/ |title=Tigers minor league pitcher Matt Hall dominating at West Michigan |publisher=Freep.com |date=June 6, 2016 |access-date=July 10, 2018}} In 2016, he pitched for the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Single–A Midwest League.{{cite web|author=3:16 p.m. CT June 1, 2016 |url=https://www.news-leader.com/story/sports/2016/06/01/former-missouri-state-ace-hall-making-look-easy/85248058/ |title=Former Missouri State ace Hall making it look easy |publisher=News-leader.com |date=June 1, 2016 |access-date=July 10, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2016/05/15/hall-imposing-numbers-class/84428102/ |title=Hall isn't imposing but his numbers in Class A are |publisher=Detroitnews.com |date= |access-date=July 10, 2018}} 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.{{cite web|author=Tom Reisenweber |url=http://www.goerie.com/sports/20170804/promotion-puts-seawolves-pitcher-matt-hall-in-familiar-company |title=Promotion puts SeaWolves pitcher Matt Hall in familiar company - Sports - GoErie.com - Erie, PA |publisher=GoErie.com |date= |access-date=July 10, 2018}}{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2017/09/11/tigers-hall-lands-bas-high-class-star-team/105494336/ |title=Tigers' Hall lands on BA's high Class A all-star team |publisher=Detroitnews.com |date=September 11, 2017 |access-date=July 10, 2018}}

In 2018, Hall began working as a relief pitcher for Erie.{{cite web|author=Tom Reisenweber |url=http://www.goerie.com/sports/20180708/seawolves-pitcher-matt-hall-excels-as-reliever-starter |title=SeaWolves pitcher Matt Hall excels as reliever, starter - Sports - GoErie.com - Erie, PA |publisher=GoErie.com |date= |access-date=July 10, 2018}} On July 9, he was named the Eastern League's Pitcher of the Week.{{cite web|author=Tom Reisenweber |url=http://www.goerie.com/sports/20180709/seawolves-matt-hall-named-eastern-league-pitcher-of-week |title=SeaWolves' Matt Hall named Eastern League pitcher of week - Sports - GoErie.com - Erie, PA |publisher=GoErie.com |date= |access-date=July 10, 2018}} The next day, the Tigers promoted him to the Toledo Mud Hens of the Triple–A International League.{{Cite web | url=http://www.toledoblade.com/Pro/2018/07/10/Runkhouser-Hall-earn-promotion-to-Toledo.html | title=Funkhouser, Hall earn promotions to Toledo }} 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 {{frac|114|1|3}} innings.{{cite web |url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/09/13/detroit-tigers-top-prospects-christin-stewart-matt-hall/1288950002/ |title=Christin Stewart named Detroit Tigers' minor league player of year |newspaper=Detroit Free Press |first=Anthony |last=Fenech |date=September 13, 2018 |access-date=September 13, 2018}} He had his contract purchased and was promoted to the major leagues on September 11, 2018, as a September call-up.{{cite web|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/09/10/jose-iglesias-see-specialist-detroit-tigers-call-up-pitchers-spencer-turnbull-matt-hall/1256308002/|title=Iglesias to see specialist; Tigers call up pitchers Turnbull, Hall|first=Chris|last=McCosky|newspaper=The Detroit News|date=September 10, 2018|access-date=September 10, 2018}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/tigers/news/tigers-hampered-by-injuries-in-loss-to-tribe/c-294728338 |title= Tigers derailed by injuries in loss to Indians |work=MLB.com |first=Casey |last=Harrison |date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=September 15, 2018}} 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 {{frac|23|1|3}} innings.

=Boston Red Sox=

On January 17, 2020, Hall was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league catcher Jhon Nuñez.{{cite web |last1=Mullen |first1=Logan |url=https://nesn.com/2020/01/red-sox-trade-for-another-reliever-acquire-lefty-matt-hall-from-tigers/ |title=Red Sox Trade For Another Reliever, Acquire Lefty Matt Hall From Tigers |publisher=New England Sports Network |date=17 January 2020 |access-date=17 January 2020}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2020/03 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=March 2020 |access-date=March 27, 2020}} He was added to Boston's active roster for the delayed start of the {{mlby|2020}} season,{{cite tweet |user=RedSox |number=1286354639370309645 |title=The 30 men for the job. |date=July 23, 2020 |accessdate=July 23, 2020}} 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.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/news/red-sox-ready-for-first-covid-19-road-trip |title=Notes: Road trip protocols; Hall set for start |first=Ian |last=Browne |website=MLB.com |date=July 27, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2020}}{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore?gameId=401225731 |title=Mets vs. Red Sox |website=ESPN.com |date=July 28, 2020 |access-date=July 28, 2020}} He was optioned to the Red Sox' alternate training site on August 6,{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2020/08 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=August 2020 |access-date=September 6, 2020}} and called-up three times during September.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2020/09 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=September 2020 |access-date=September 10, 2020}} 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 {{frac|8|2|3}} innings pitched.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hallma02.shtml |title=Matt Hall Stats |website=Baseball-Reference.com |access-date=September 27, 2020}} On November 20, 2020, Hall was designated for assignment,{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/red-sox-dfa-ryan-weber-matt-hall-kyle-hart.html |title=Red Sox Add 7 Players To 40-Man Roster; Weber, Hall Designated For Assignment |first=Steve |last=Adams |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=November 20, 2020 |access-date=November 20, 2020}} and assigned outright to Triple-A Pawtucket five days later, with Bloom continuing to see promise in Hall and giving him another chance.{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/11/red-sox-claim-joel-payamps-waivers-dbacks.html |title=Red Sox Claim Joel Payamps, Designate Robert Stock |first=Steve |last=Adams |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=November 25, 2020 |access-date=November 26, 2020}} He was released on August 16, 2021.

=Kansas City Monarchs=

On August 22, 2021, Hall signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web | url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/ | title=American Association of Professional Baseball - 2021 Transactions }} 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=

On June 12, 2022, Hall signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants organization.{{Cite web | url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/ | title=American Association of Professional Baseball - 2022 Transactions }} 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)=

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=

On April 19, 2023, Hall was traded to the Gastonia Honey Hunters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for future considerations.{{cite web | url=https://aabaseball.com/transactions/ | title=American Association of Professional Baseball - 2023 Transactions }} He was released prior to the season on April 28.{{cite web | url=https://www.atlanticleague.com/stats/transactions/ | title=Transactions – Atlantic League Pro Baseball }}

=Charros de Jalisco=

On April 10, 2024, Hall came out of retirement to sign with the Charros de Jalisco of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 10 de abril de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-10-de-abril-de-2024|access-date=April 14, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}} In 10 games, he struggled to a 0–1 record with a 8.91 ERA and posted 35 strikeouts over {{fraction|32|1|3}} innings pitched. Hall was waived by the Charros on June 13.

=Tigres de Quintana Roo=

On June 14, 2024, Hall was claimed off waivers by the Tigres de Quintana Roo of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 14 de junio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-14-de-junio-de-2024|access-date=June 15, 2024|website=milb.com|language=es}} In 3 starts, he posted an inflated 14.29 ERA after giving up 9 earned runs in {{fraction|5|2|3}} innings. On July 9, Hall was released by Quintana Roo.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 9 de julio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-9-de-julio-de-2024|access-date=July 10, 2024|website=milb.com|language=es}}

=Kansas City Monarchs (third stint)=

On July 28, 2024, Hall signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=2024 Transactions|url=https://aabaseball.com/2024-transactions/|access-date=July 29, 2024|website=aabaseball.com|language=en}} In 6 starts for the Monarchs, he posted a 2–2 record and 4.82 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 28 innings of work.

Coaching career

On August 1, 2023, Hall was named the pitching coach for the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.{{Cite web|title=ERA King Matt Hall Named Monarchs' Pitching Coach|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/era-king-matt-hall-named-monarchs-pitching-coach/n-5996628|access-date=August 16, 2023|website=oursportscentral.com|date=August 2023 |language=en}}