DL Hall Stats

Baltimore Orioles pitching prospect DL Hall (back) was sent back to Sarasota, Fla., last weekend with the goal of gaining strength and velocity after a back injury that he suffered during spring training. The young left-hander is known for a high-octane fastball, but his average velocity at Triple-A Norfolk this year has been only 93.5 mph. With the O's earlier in 2023, he averaged 96.2 mph with his heater. The 24-year-old southpaw will still take part in live-game situations and throwing sessions at the team's spring training complex, but most of his time will be spent in the weight room. The team's No. 9 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has improved his secondary pitches as a result of his drop in fastball velocity, but the latest development will push his return to Baltimore back.

5 months ago

The Baltimore Orioles added pitching prospect DL Hall from Triple-A Norfolk to serve as the team's 27th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers. The team's No. 6 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be brought up to the big leagues for the first time this year to serve in a long-relief role for extra pitching depth during the doubleheader. Expect the Orioles to send him back to the minors following the twin bill. The 24-year-old left-hander made 11 appearances in his first taste of the majors in 2022, and he's currently posting a 4.41 ERA, 1.47 WHIP, nine walks and 20 strikeouts in 16 1/3 innings over four starts for Norfolk. Hall has the stuff to generate high strikeout rates in the big leagues, but he needs to work on his control before the O's seriously consider him for their rotation later this year.

over 6 months ago

The Baltimore Orioles have optioned pitching prospect DL Hall to Triple-A Norfolk. Hall dealt with back issues for most of the spring and manager Brandon Hyde is hoping to have Hall stretched out with the potential to return as a starter at some point. The left-hander got his first taste of the big leagues in 2022 and struggled with a 5.93 ERA in 11 appearances (one start). Hall has a strong fastball, but his biggest blemish hasn't been his talent, but his command. If he can sort that out, Hall could be an intriguing option in all formats.

over 6 months ago