Bert Hall (baseball)

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.

Bert Hall
Pitcher
Born: (1889-10-15)October 15, 1889
Portland, Oregon
Died: July 11, 1948(1948-07-11) (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 record0-1
Earned run average4.00
Strikeouts8
Teams

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.

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