Aaron Hill, baseball player, 162 home runs, 2005-2017

Aaron Hill

Born: 3/21/1982 in Visalia, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-05-20 | Final Game: 2017-06-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Aaron Walter Hill

Biography

Aaron Hill was a professional baseball player born in 1982, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2005 until his retirement in 2017. Primarily playing as a second baseman, Hill competed in 1,559 games throughout his career, showcasing a blend of power and speed. He accumulated 1,501 hits, hitting 162 home runs and driving in 695 runs, while maintaining a career batting average of .266. Hill demonstrated his versatility on the field, contributing not only with his bat but also on the base paths, as evidenced by his 74 stolen bases. Hill earned an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status as one of the notable players of his time. His playing style was characterized by a keen eye at the plate and a reliable glove in the infield, which made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Over the course of his career, Hill played in an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and changing player dynamics, and he remained a consistent performer, contributing to the competitive landscape of baseball during the 2000s and early 2010s. His legacy is remembered for his contributions to the game and the tenacity he displayed on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1559 5646 736 1501 325 22 162 695 74 443 847 0.266 0.323 0.417 0.740 309.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 19 3 5 0 0 1 1 5 4 0.263

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2016 ALDS2 BOS 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2011 NLDS2 ARI 5 18 3 5 0 0 1 1 5 3 0.278

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1210 1171 2065 3620 64 800
3B 190 163 106 304 16 34
OF 6 2 3 0 0 0
SS 79 61 78 178 12 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1210
Third Base 190
Shortstop 79
Left Field 6
Designated Hitter 43

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 MIL NL $12,000,000
2015 ARI NL $12,000,000
2014 ARI NL $11,000,000
2013 ARI NL $5,500,000
2012 ARI NL $5,500,000
2011 TOR AL $5,000,000
2010 TOR AL $4,000,000
2009 TOR AL $2,590,000
2008 TOR AL $410,000
2007 TOR AL $395,000
2006 TOR AL $336,000
Total Career Earnings $58,731,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 2001, 2002, 2003

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2012 Most Valuable Player NL 26th 6.0 448 0
2009 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 23.0 392 0