Adam Hall Stats & Scouting Report

AB	172
AVG	.262
OBP	.377
SLG	.279
HR	0

Full name Adam R. Hall
Born 05/22/1999 in Hamilton, Bermuda
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Lucas
Drafted in the 2nd round (60th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2017 (signed for $1,300,000).

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Hall has long been known as one of the top prospects in Canada, having established himself on the national scene as an underclassman. Hall lived up to the hype on the summer showcase circuit, flashing explosive tools, particularly with his righthanded bat. In the summer, Hall showed natural timing and plus bat speed. He made hard contact against the nation's top prep arms on a consistent basis, flashed an above-average arm and showed plus speed. | This spring, playing with the Canadian Junior National Team, Hall hasn't shown as well offensively. His swing includes a late arm bar with his lead arm, and he struggles to get out of it. Hall often displays his frustrations aggressively on the field, an issue scouts asked him to address during the offseason. He still has the natural elements to develop into a quality hitter, with quick hands and line-drive ability in batting practice. Hall is a shortstop now and has some of the ingredients necessary to stay there, but his arm strength and body control have been inconsistent throughout the year and aren't always on display, leading to some concerns as to where he'll wind up defensively. His quick-twitch athleticism and competitive fire give him a high ceiling, albeit with significant risk. He is committed to Texas A&M.

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Track Record: Signed for an above-slot $1.3 million, Hall impressed in his full-season debut in 2019 at Low-A Delmarva. He wasn’t at his best in 2021 with High-A Aberdeen and missed time late in the season with a quadriceps injury.

Scouting Report: Even in a down year, Hall’s best tool remains his plus-plus speed, as evidenced by his 26 steals in 27 attempts to lead the organization. He also had one of the highest strikeout rates on the Orioles’ farm (29.6%), and his swing-and-miss issues will keep him from being more than a fringe-average hitter. When he does connect, Hall’s swing is level and results in singles and gap power, though he could grow into fringe-average power as he matures. While Hall is athletic enough to stay in the middle infield, he spent time in 2021 in center field, and could be average there while boosting a utility profile.

The Future: Hall’s development stunted in the last two years, and he’s been passed on the Orioles’ depth chart by other highly-regarded infielders. Still, he offers enough speed and defensive versatility to envision a platoon or major league bench role with refinement. He was promoted to Double-A Bowie for the playoffs in 2021, and should return there next spring.
TRACK RECORD: The Orioles have spent the last five years using early draft picks on infielders, including taking Hall with the 60th overall pick in 2017 and signing him for $1.3 million. Hall was a South Atlantic League all-star with low Class A Delmarva in his full season debut in 2019 and returned to the field in 2020 for instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: A year away from game action is particularly impactful for young hitters, and the coronavirus pandemic and corresponding shutdown meant Hall didn't get much chance to grow. A gap hitter who hits line drives and turns them into extra-base hits with his plus speed, Hall remains a future average hitter whose power may top out at 15 home runs. He could be an average shortstop with cleaner actions, with second base a fallback. Like many youngsters, he is a player with considerable talent but needs repetitions to grow and develop.

THE FUTURE: What could have been a breakout season for Hall turned into a lost one. His speed, versatility and makeup keep him on track for a major league future either as an everyday infielder or utilityman.
TRACK RECORD: It wasn't even a given that Hall, signed for an above-slot $1.3 million after impressing in the Canadian National Team program, would break extended spring training with an affiliate in 2018. But he really came on at short-season Aberdeen, and was the most consistent hitter on a 90-win low Class A Delmarva club in 2019, when he was a South Atlantic League all-star.

SCOUTING REPORT: While the only true plus tool Hall features is his speed, he spent 2019 showing he can do almost everything well for his age. He has a line-drive swing with gap power and the ability to create extra bases with his legs, with average hit potential and fringy power if he fills out. While his defensive actions at shortstop were considered a little raw, Hall can handle the position, and has a chance to be at least an average defender up the middle. Some even see some outfield potential in his future.

THE FUTURE: Players with Hall's skill set and makeup always have a place on a major league roster, and there's nothing stopping him in the Orioles' system from being an average everyday infielder. A trip to high Class A Frederick in 2020 awaits.
Track Record: Hall put himself on the map with the Canadian junior national team in games and showcases, showing enough to earn an above-slot $1.3 million bonus as a 2017 second-round pick. An oblique injury limited him to two games in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League season in his pro debut, and things came slowly for him at short-season Aberdeen in 2018 before a 19-game hitting streak in August won him New York-Penn League player of the month honors.

Scouting Report: Hall came into the system as a below-average fielder and thrower but built those tools up to the point where they project as above-average. His approach improved as he stopped trying to hit for power and let his quick bat do the work, and with the defensive profile, an average hit tool would be plenty even with below-average power. He's already one of the best baserunners in the system.

The Future: Hall has developed quicker than the Orioles thought and should make his full-season debut at age 19 in 2019 at low Class A Delmarva. Continued progress defensively will lessen the pressure on his bat and help him to an average everyday ceiling at a middle infield position.
A rare shortstop prospect from Canada, Hall has long been on the amateur radar as one of his country's top prospects, and showed well during summer showcases in the United States to solidify his status. The Orioles signed Hall away from a Texas A&M commitment with an above-slot $1.3 million bonus, and were impressed with his bat in two games in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he had six hits and a stolen base before an oblique strain kept him out for the rest of the season. While still learning the intricacies of the game, Hall returned for instructional league and showed a smooth, righthanded swing with quick hands that's more contact-oriented at this point, with present gap power that could blossom into more as he develops. He made all the plays at shortstop, and could project as an average up-the-middle defender with range to both sides, showing an above-average arm and plus speed as an amateur and in his professional debut. Hall may not make a full-season affiliate out of spring training in 2018 in order to maximize his development time before rookie ball begins in June.

Draft Prospects

Hall has long been known as one of the top prospects in Canada, having established himself on the national scene as an underclassman. Hall lived up to the hype on the summer showcase circuit, flashing explosive tools, particularly with his righthanded bat. In the summer, Hall showed natural timing and plus bat speed. He made hard contact against the nation's top prep arms on a consistent basis, flashed an above-average arm and showed plus speed. This spring, playing with the Canadian Junior National Team, Hall hasn't shown as well offensively. His swing includes a late arm bar with his lead arm, and he struggles to get out of it. Hall often displays his frustrations aggressively on the field, an issue scouts asked him to address during the offseason. He still has the natural elements to develop into a quality hitter, with quick hands and line-drive ability in batting practice. Hall is a shortstop now and has some of the ingredients necessary to stay there, but his arm strength and body control have been inconsistent throughout the year and aren't always on display, leading to some concerns as to where he'll wind up defensively. His quick-twitch athleticism and competitive fire give him a high ceiling, albeit with significant risk. He is committed to Texas A&M.

Minor League Top Prospects

Hall, an athletic second-round pick out of Canada in 2017, was impressive during his time with Aberdeen. The middle infielder didn't showcase much home run power, but he did get on base (.368 OBP) with excellent frequency. Hall has a contact-oriented approach, and he routinely hits line drives. While still young, Hall is noted for having exceptional feel for the game both on offense and defense. He has an average arm at shortstop, but his arm is helped by his quick release on throws. Hall is also an above-average runner with the instincts to steal bases. His athleticism, intelligence and overall tools should play up the middle in the big leagues.

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Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Baltimore Orioles in 2020

Scouting Reports

Track Record: Signed for an above-slot $1.3 million, Hall impressed in his full-season debut in 2019 at Low-A Delmarva. He wasn’t at his best in 2021 with High-A Aberdeen and missed time late in the season with a quadriceps injury.

Scouting Report: Even in a down year, Hall’s best tool remains his plus-plus speed, as evidenced by his 26 steals in 27 attempts to lead the organization. He also had one of the highest strikeout rates on the Orioles’ farm (29.6%), and his swing-and-miss issues will keep him from being more than a fringe-average hitter. When he does connect, Hall’s swing is level and results in singles and gap power, though he could grow into fringe-average power as he matures. While Hall is athletic enough to stay in the middle infield, he spent time in 2021 in center field, and could be average there while boosting a utility profile.

The Future: Hall’s development stunted in the last two years, and he’s been passed on the Orioles’ depth chart by other highly-regarded infielders. Still, he offers enough speed and defensive versatility to envision a platoon or major league bench role with refinement. He was promoted to Double-A Bowie for the playoffs in 2021, and should return there next spring.
TRACK RECORD: The Orioles have spent the last five years using early draft picks on infielders, including taking Hall with the 60th overall pick in 2017 and signing him for $1.3 million. Hall was a South Atlantic League all-star with low Class A Delmarva in his full season debut in 2019 and returned to the field in 2020 for instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: A year away from game action is particularly impactful for young hitters, and the coronavirus pandemic and corresponding shutdown meant Hall didn't get much chance to grow. A gap hitter who hits line drives and turns them into extra-base hits with his plus speed, Hall remains a future average hitter whose power may top out at 15 home runs. He could be an average shortstop with cleaner actions, with second base a fallback. Like many youngsters, he is a player with considerable talent but needs repetitions to grow and develop.

THE FUTURE: What could have been a breakout season for Hall turned into a lost one. His speed, versatility and makeup keep him on track for a major league future either as an everyday infielder or utilityman.
TRACK RECORD: The Orioles have spent the last five years using early draft picks on infielders, including taking Hall with the 60th overall pick in 2017 and signing him for $1.3 million. Hall was a South Atlantic League all-star with low Class A Delmarva in his full season debut in 2019 and returned to the field in 2020 for instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: A year away from game action is particularly impactful for young hitters, and the coronavirus pandemic and corresponding shutdown meant Hall didn't get much chance to grow. A gap hitter who hits line drives and turns them into extra-base hits with his plus speed, Hall remains a future average hitter whose power may top out at 15 home runs. He could be an average shortstop with cleaner actions, with second base a fallback. Like many youngsters, he is a player with considerable talent but needs repetitions to grow and develop.

THE FUTURE: What could have been a breakout season for Hall turned into a lost one. His speed, versatility and makeup keep him on track for a major league future either as an everyday infielder or utilityman.
TRACK RECORD: The Orioles have spent the last five years using early draft picks on infielders, including taking Hall with the 60th overall pick in 2017 and signing him for $1.3 million. Hall was a South Atlantic League all-star with low Class A Delmarva in his full season debut in 2019 and returned to the field in 2020 for instructional league.

SCOUTING REPORT: A year away from game action is particularly impactful for young hitters, and the coronavirus pandemic and corresponding shutdown meant Hall didn't get much chance to grow. A gap hitter who hits line drives and turns them into extra-base hits with his plus speed, Hall remains a future average hitter whose power may top out at 15 home runs. He could be an average shortstop with cleaner actions, with second base a fallback. Like many youngsters, he is a player with considerable talent but needs repetitions to grow and develop.

THE FUTURE: What could have been a breakout season for Hall turned into a lost one. His speed, versatility and makeup keep him on track for a major league future either as an everyday infielder or utilityman.
TRACK RECORD: It wasn’t even a given that Hall, signed for an above-slot $1.3 million after impressing in the Canadian National Team program, would break extended spring training with an affiliate in 2018. But he really came on at short-season Aberdeen, and was the most consistent hitter on a 90-win low Class A Delmarva club in 2019, when he was a South Atlantic League all-star.

SCOUTING REPORT: While the only true plus tool Hall features is his speed, he spent 2019 showing he can do almost everything well for his age. He has a line-drive swing with gap power and the ability to create extra bases with his legs, with average hit potential and fringy power if he fills out. While his defensive actions at shortstop were considered a little raw, Hall can handle the position, and has a chance to be at least an average defender up the middle. Some even see some outfield potential in his future.

THE FUTURE: Players with Hall’s skill set and makeup always have a place on a major league roster, and there’s nothing stopping him in the Orioles’ system from being an average everyday infielder. A trip to high Class A Frederick in 2020 awaits.
TRACK RECORD: It wasn't even a given that Hall, signed for an above-slot $1.3 million after impressing in the Canadian National Team program, would break extended spring training with an affiliate in 2018. But he really came on at short-season Aberdeen, and was the most consistent hitter on a 90-win low Class A Delmarva club in 2019, when he was a South Atlantic League all-star.

SCOUTING REPORT: While the only true plus tool Hall features is his speed, he spent 2019 showing he can do almost everything well for his age. He has a line-drive swing with gap power and the ability to create extra bases with his legs, with average hit potential and fringy power if he fills out. While his defensive actions at shortstop were considered a little raw, Hall can handle the position, and has a chance to be at least an average defender up the middle. Some even see some outfield potential in his future.

THE FUTURE: Players with Hall's skill set and makeup always have a place on a major league roster, and there's nothing stopping him in the Orioles' system from being an average everyday infielder. A trip to high Class A Frederick in 2020 awaits.
Hall has long been known as one of the top prospects in Canada, having established himself on the national scene as an underclassman. Hall lived up to the hype on the summer showcase circuit, flashing explosive tools, particularly with his righthanded bat. In the summer, Hall showed natural timing and plus bat speed. He made hard contact against the nation's top prep arms on a consistent basis, flashed an above-average arm and showed plus speed. This spring, playing with the Canadian Junior National Team, Hall hasn't shown as well offensively. His swing includes a late arm bar with his lead arm, and he struggles to get out of it. Hall often displays his frustrations aggressively on the field, an issue scouts asked him to address during the offseason. He still has the natural elements to develop into a quality hitter, with quick hands and line-drive ability in batting practice. Hall is a shortstop now and has some of the ingredients necessary to stay there, but his arm strength and body control have been inconsistent throughout the year and aren't always on display, leading to some concerns as to where he'll wind up defensively. His quick-twitch athleticism and competitive fire give him a high ceiling, albeit with significant risk. He is committed to Texas A&M.