Bert Hall (baseball)

Bert Hall
Bert Hall
	Pitcher
	Born: October 15, 1889; Portland, Oregon
	Died: July 11, 1948 (aged 58); Seattle, Washington
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	August 21, 1911, for the Philadelphia Phillies
Last MLB appearance
	October 9, 1911, for the Philadelphia Phillies
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0-1
Earned run average	4.00
Strikeouts	8
Teams
	Philadelphia Phillies (1911);

Herbert Earl "Bert" Hall (October 15, 1889 – July 11, 1948) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1911, appearing in seven games with an 0-1 record and a 4.00 ERA.

Is thought to have thrown the first "Forkball" that is unique to the one we know today. Placing the ball between the pointer and middle finger and throwing with a normal release, however once released, acted without rotation, much like a knuckler. It is believed it looked a lot like former Major Leaguer Robert Coello's forkball.^[1] He hanged himself in his home on July 18, 1948.

References

^ "Angels' Coello revives long-dead pitch". 16 May 2013.

External links

Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)

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[1] "Angels' Coello revives long-dead pitch". 16 May 2013.

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