Mel Hall, who roamed the outfield for the Cleveland Indians in the mid-to-late 80's and was one of the most feared batters on the team of that found era, learned his fate after being guilty of raping a 12-year-old girl he coached on a basketball team. The 48 year will spend at least 22 1/2 years behind bars with the maximum of 45 years if he is not granted parole.

Prosecutor Kim D'Avignon said after sentencing:

"We believe that the verdict does on some level show that the jury understood,'' adding. "They looked in these girls' eyes and said this is worth 40 years, and we agree with them.''

Hall played thirteen seasons in the Major Leagues with his best years coming with the Indians and New York Yankees.