Mel Hall Stats & Facts
Mel Hall Essentials Positions: Bats: L Throws: L Height: 72 Weight: 185 Born: Friday, September 16, 1960 in Lyons, NY USA Died: in , Debut: 9/3/1981 Last Game: 5/21/1996 Full Name: Melvin Hall
New York Yankees acquire Mel Hall when they realize Dave Winfield will miss season
On March 19, 1989, the New York Yankees, realizing that slugger Dave Winfield will miss the season after undergoing back surgery next week for central disc herniation, acquire outfielder Mel Hall from the Cleveland Indians. The Yankees surrender catcher Joel Skinner and a minor leaguer. [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories…
Carney Lansford is credited with an unusual two-run inside-the-park homer in the A’s 5-3 victory
During a Cactus League contest, Carney Lansford is credited with an unusual two-run inside-the-park homer in the A’s 5-3 victory over the Indians in Phoenix. The infielder circles the bases in the fourth inning when Mel Hall’s shirt gets stuck on the fence, preventing the outfielder from playing the ball, that is just barely out of reach, while his teammate, shortstop Julio Franco, closest to the play, is so incapacitated with laughter he is unable to help.
Chicago sends outfielders Joe Carter and Mel Hall and a minor leaguer to Cleveland for pitchers Rick Sutcliffe and George Frazier and catcher Ron Hassey
On June 13, 1984, the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians engineer a blockbuster trade. Chicago sends outfielders Joe Carter, Mel Hall and Don Schulz a minor leaguer Darryl Banks to Cleveland for pitchers Rick Sutcliffe and George Frazier and catcher Ron Hassey. “The Red Baron” was 4-5 with the Indians, but caught fire with the…