DL Hall Bio
Dayton Lane Hall (born September 19, 1998) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). A former first-round draft pick, he has also played in MLB for the Baltimore Orioles. Known for a tall left-handed frame and a high-spin fastball, Hall developed into one of the more highly regarded pitching prospects in the Baltimore system before reaching the majors.
Hall pitched his way onto national prospect boards during high school and continued his ascent through the minor leagues. His combination of swing-and-miss stuff and a durable build made him a cornerstone of Baltimore’s rebuild before he was traded to Milwaukee in a headline deal involving Corbin Burnes.
Early Life and Background
Hall attended Valdosta High School in Valdosta, Georgia, as a freshman before transferring to Houston County High School in Warner Robins, Georgia. As a junior, he posted a 6–1 record with a 1.81 earned run average and 89 strikeouts, numbers that quickly placed him on scouting radars across Major League Baseball. During summer 2016, Hall appeared in two of the most prestigious high school showcases in the country, the Under Armour All-America Baseball Game at Wrigley Field and the Perfect Game All-American Game at Petco Park.
Prior to his senior season, Hall transferred back to Valdosta High School to finish his prep career. He committed to Florida State University, where he planned to play college baseball, but his draft stock rose quickly enough that he never suited up for the Seminoles. Growing up in Georgia, Hall developed in a region with a long tradition of producing left-handed pitchers.
Path to Professional Baseball
Hall’s path to the professional ranks accelerated during his junior year at Houston County High School, when his strikeout totals and showcase appearances drew national attention. The Perfect Game and Under Armour events gave him a stage against the top amateur arms in the country, and his performance there helped cement his status as a first-round talent.
Rather than enroll at Florida State, Hall signed with the Baltimore Orioles after they selected him 21st overall in the 2017 MLB Draft. He began his professional career that summer in the Gulf Coast League, kicking off a multi-year climb through Baltimore’s farm system. Each assignment tested his durability and his ability to refine his secondary pitches, laying the foundation for a future major league role.
DL Hall Career
Early Career (2017–2018)
The Orioles assigned Hall to the Gulf Coast League Orioles after the 2017 draft, where he worked 10⅓ innings in his first taste of professional baseball. The stint was brief but valuable, giving the young left-hander a chance to adjust to wooden bats and the routine of a six-month season.
In 2018, Hall moved up to the Delmarva Shorebirds of the Low-A South Atlantic League. He went 2–7 with a sharp 2.10 ERA and a 1.17 WHIP across 22 games and 20 starts, showing the command that would define his prospect profile. The strong ratios, even in a losing record, signaled that Hall’s struggles were tied more to run support than to his own performance.
Minor League Progression and MLB Debut (2019–2022)
Hall spent 2019 with the Frederick Keys in High-A, posting a 4–5 record with a 3.46 ERA while striking out 116 batters in 80⅔ innings across 19 games and 17 starts. His strikeout rate caught the attention of league officials, and he was named to the 2019 All-Star Futures Game as one of the Orioles’ top prospects. The cancelled 2020 minor league season kept him off the mound, but he returned in 2021 with the Bowie Baysox in Double-A.
Hall threw only 31⅔ innings in 2021 before an elbow injury ended his season prematurely, a setback that required careful management the following year. After starting the 2022 season on Baltimore’s development list, the Orioles promoted Hall to the Norfolk Tides in May. The Orioles called him up to the major leagues on August 13 for his MLB debut, then optioned him back to Triple-A the next day to work as a reliever. On September 30, Hall recorded his first career save with a perfect ninth inning in a 2–1 win over the New York Yankees, and on October 5 he earned his first career victory after a scoreless eighth in the first game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays, capped by a Terrin Vavra three-run homer. Hall appeared in 11 games for Baltimore in his rookie campaign, going 1–1 with a 5.93 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 13⅔ innings. He was added to the 40-man roster on November 19, 2021.
2023 Orioles Season
Hall began the 2023 season back at Triple-A Norfolk, continuing his development as a multi-inning reliever. He returned to the major leagues on August 26 after closer Félix Bautista went down with an injury. In 18 appearances for Baltimore, Hall registered a 3.26 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 19⅓ innings, showing improved fastball command and a sharper slider against major league hitters.
Milwaukee Brewers Era (2024–Present)
On February 1, 2024, the Orioles traded Hall and infielder Joey Ortiz to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes, one of the most notable deals of that offseason. Hall made four starts before a sprained left knee landed him on the injured list on April 21. The Brewers transferred him to the 60-day injured list on June 8 before activating him on August 11. In 13 games and 7 starts for Milwaukee in 2024, Hall went 1–2 with a 5.02 ERA and 44 strikeouts over 43 innings, flashing the swing-and-miss upside that made him a centerpiece of the trade.
On March 5, 2025, the Brewers placed Hall on the 60-day injured list after a lat strain suffered during spring training, an issue that sidelined him for the first two months of the season. He was activated on May 26 and returned to the Milwaukee rotation, looking to build on his 2024 strikeout totals while improving his consistency against right-handed hitters.
Driving Style and Strengths
Hall relies on a four-seam fastball with above-average spin rate, paired with a swing-and-miss slider that grades as his primary out pitch against both left-handed and right-handed hitters. He works best when he can pitch off the fastball and get ahead in counts, using his 6-foot frame to create a steep downhill plane. As he has moved from the rotation to the bullpen and back, he has leaned on his slider usage in high-leverage spots, particularly against same-handed hitters.
Notable Events and Milestones
Hall’s career is already dotted with signature moments, from his first-round selection by Baltimore in 2017 to his Futures Game appearance in 2019. His perfect ninth inning against the New York Yankees on September 30, 2022, marked his first MLB save, and his first MLB win came five days later against the Toronto Blue Jays. The headline trade that sent him to Milwaukee for Corbin Burnes in February 2024 stands as one of the most consequential moves of his career so far.
DL Hall Career Wins
Across his major league career, Hall has accumulated wins in relief while continuing to develop as a starting pitcher for the Brewers. His first MLB victory came on October 5, 2022, against the Toronto Blue Jays, and he added a win for the Brewers in 2024 while working as a starter and multi-inning reliever.
MLB Highlights
Hall’s first MLB win came in the opening game of a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays on October 5, 2022, after he tossed a scoreless eighth inning and Terrin Vavra followed with a three-run homer. He went on to record his first MLB save against the Yankees later that September, and added another win in 2024 with the Milwaukee Brewers. Across 2022 and 2023 with the Orioles, and 2024 with Milwaukee, Hall has worked in both relief and starting roles while continuing to build his major league resume.
Minor League Highlights
Before reaching the majors, Hall posted a 2.10 ERA in Low-A with Delmarva in 2018, struck out 116 batters in High-A Frederick in 2019, and earned a spot in the All-Star Futures Game that same year. He added Double-A experience with the Bowie Baysox in 2021 and reached Triple-A Norfolk in 2022 before his MLB debut.
DL Hall Family
Personal Life
Hall grew up in Georgia and attended high schools in both Valdosta and Warner Robins before focusing on professional baseball. He committed to Florida State University before being drafted by the Orioles in 2017.
2025 Season Performance
Hall’s 2025 season began on the injured list after a lat strain suffered in spring training, with the Brewers placing him on the 60-day IL on March 5. His activation on May 26 returned a healthy arm to a Milwaukee rotation looking for stability behind its top starters. Pitching in a hybrid role, Hall is expected to contribute innings both as a starter and out of the bullpen, leaning on his strikeout ability to navigate National League lineups.
The Brewers’ decision to keep Hall on the major league roster reflects their belief in his long-term upside as a mid-rotation starter or high-leverage reliever. If he can stay healthy through the second half, his pitch count and role could expand as the playoff picture takes shape. His performance against left-handed power hitters and his ability to limit walks will likely determine whether he remains in the rotation or shifts back to a relief role down the stretch.