John Hiland

Born: 1860 in Baltic, CT, USA

Died: 4/10/1901 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1885-08-20 | Final Game: 1885-08-22

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John William Hiland

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Biography

John Hiland was a professional baseball player born in 1860, whose brief career spanned from August 20 to August 22 in 1885. Primarily serving as a position player, Hiland played in a total of three Major League games. Despite the limited opportunities on the field, he was part of a crucial period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving rapidly during the late 19th century, transitioning from its early, rough-and-tumble roots into a more organized and commercially viable endeavor. Throughout his three-game stint, Hiland struggled to make an impact offensively, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, as he recorded no hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases. His time in the league was fleeting, and he did not achieve significant statistical milestones, but his presence in the game during an era marked by the emergence of professional baseball teams and the establishment of formal leagues adds a layer of historical significance to his legacy. Hiland's career reflects the challenges faced by many players in the early days of the sport, where competition was fierce, and opportunities were scarce.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1885	PHI	NL	3	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	6	4	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1885	PHI	2B	3	0	6	4	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	3