Josh Hall
| IP | 24 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 6.75 |
| WHIP | 2 |
| BB/9 | 5.625 |
| SO/9 | 6.75 |
- Full name Joshua Alan Hall
- Born 12/16/1980 in Lynchburg, VA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School E C. Glass
- Debut 08/02/2003
- Drafted in the 7th round (200th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 1998.
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Hall's approach on the mound mirrors Dustin Moseley's. He uses his headiness to set up hitters more than trying to blow them away. After emerging as one of the Reds' best prospects in 2002, he made his major league debut last August following another solid season in Double-A. Though he shut out the Cubs for seven innings in one start, Hall mostly struggled in Cincinnati before his season ended with a torn labrum. His second reconstructive shoulder surgery--the first cost him all of 1999 and much of 2000--is expected to keep him out for six to nine months. Hall's fastball is average, sitting around 89-91 mph, but like Moseley he moves it around, keeps the ball down and changes speeds efficiently. Hall's plus curveball, a 12-to-6 downer, might be a touch better than Moseley's, and he also offers a plus changeup. When Hall rebounded from his first shoulder surgery, he impressed Reds brass so much they wanted to use his rehab as a blueprint for injured pitchers. His work ethic is beyond reproach, which will benefit him, but this setback is potentially devastating. -
The Reds agreed to a trade that would have sent Hall and position prospects Alan Moye and David Espinosa to the Rangers for Kenny Rogers last July, but Rogers nixed it. Hall sustained a major knee injury in high school and had reconstructive shoulder surgery that cost him all of 1999 and most of 2000. Since then, he has emerged as one of Cincinnati's best pitching prospects without much fanfare. Hall is similar to Dustin Moseley. Neither is overpowering, though Hall has touched 94 mph. His fastball is usually average at 88-90, but he keeps it down and hits his spots with pinpoint command. His 12-to-6 curveball is a strikeout pitch, and his changeup is also a plus offering. He's poised on the mound with a feel for pitching that belies his youth. Hall has little margin for error and will have to continue to be fine with his control. His feel for his offspeed pitches is so advanced that he should be able to keep hitters off balance without blowing them away. Hall was forced to rebuild his mechanics after surgery, and farm director Tim Naehring said his rehab could be used as a blueprint for injured arms. Hall should return to Double-A and could find himself in Triple-A before the end of 2003.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Once Howington departed, Dayton lacked a power arm but relied on starters who won by throwing multiple pitches for strikes. Hall stood out the most among 2000 first-round pick Dustin Moseley, Ryan Mottl and Ryan Snare. Hall led the MWL in ERA, an encouraging step in his recovery from reconstructive shoulder surgery two years ago. Still regaining velocity, Hall was up to a consistent 89-90 mph in 2001 and reached as high as 93. His curveball was his most effective pitch, and while his changeup is just average it helped him keep lefthanders at bay. He worked both sides of the plate and kept hitters off balance.
