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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 105 | 361 | 49 | 99 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 2 | 34 | 41 | 0.274 | -187.5 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 155 | 546 | 70 | 159 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 50 | 5 | 42 | 66 | 0.291 | -419.8 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 160 | 608 | 87 | 177 | 47 | 2 | 17 | 78 | 4 | 41 | 102 | 0.291 | 423.9 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 55 | 205 | 19 | 54 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 16 | 31 | 0.263 | -299.8 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | 158 | 682 | 103 | 195 | 37 | 0 | 36 | 108 | 6 | 42 | 98 | 0.286 | 1326.9 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 138 | 528 | 70 | 108 | 22 | 0 | 26 | 68 | 2 | 41 | 85 | 0.205 | -1023.2 |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 33 | 124 | 23 | 39 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 19 | 0.315 | 465.6 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 104 | 396 | 38 | 89 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 16 | 23 | 53 | 0.225 | 465.6 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 156 | 609 | 93 | 184 | 44 | 6 | 26 | 85 | 14 | 52 | 86 | 0.302 | 2634.7 |
| 2013 | AZ | NL | 87 | 327 | 45 | 95 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 41 | 1 | 29 | 48 | 0.291 | 901.9 |
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 133 | 501 | 52 | 122 | 26 | 3 | 10 | 60 | 4 | 28 | 92 | 0.244 | -763.9 |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 116 | 313 | 32 | 72 | 18 | 0 | 6 | 39 | 7 | 31 | 54 | 0.230 | -726.8 |
| 2016 | BOS | AL | 47 | 124 | 14 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 16 | 0.218 | -448.3 |
| 2016 | MIL | NL | 78 | 254 | 34 | 72 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 4 | 30 | 43 | 0.283 | -448.3 |
| 2017 | SFG | NL | 34 | 68 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 0.132 | -426.8 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | 2B | 22 | 19 | 33 | 77 | 1 | 15 |
| 2005 | TOR | 3B | 35 | 32 | 21 | 73 | 5 | 8 |
| 2005 | TOR | SS | 16 | 15 | 18 | 48 | 0 | 9 |
| 2006 | TOR | 2B | 112 | 106 | 174 | 345 | 7 | 93 |
| 2006 | TOR | SS | 63 | 46 | 60 | 130 | 12 | 19 |
| 2007 | TOR | 2B | 160 | 158 | 244 | 560 | 14 | 114 |
| 2008 | TOR | 2B | 55 | 53 | 87 | 150 | 1 | 27 |
| 2009 | TOR | 2B | 156 | 155 | 307 | 484 | 7 | 129 |
| 2010 | TOR | 2B | 137 | 137 | 235 | 383 | 10 | 89 |
| 2011 | ARI | 2B | 33 | 32 | 68 | 87 | 0 | 17 |
| 2011 | TOR | 2B | 104 | 101 | 193 | 280 | 7 | 71 |
| 2012 | ARI | 2B | 153 | 151 | 264 | 487 | 6 | 94 |
| 2013 | ARI | 2B | 84 | 82 | 150 | 232 | 2 | 48 |
| 2014 | ARI | 2B | 116 | 116 | 215 | 347 | 7 | 69 |
| 2014 | ARI | 3B | 7 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | ARI | 2B | 47 | 38 | 57 | 118 | 2 | 21 |
| 2015 | ARI | 3B | 38 | 33 | 23 | 57 | 4 | 8 |
| 2016 | BOS | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | BOS | 3B | 44 | 30 | 19 | 53 | 3 | 7 |
| 2016 | MIL | 2B | 20 | 16 | 32 | 49 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | MIL | 3B | 59 | 55 | 38 | 97 | 2 | 10 |
| 2017 | SFN | 2B | 7 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 | SFN | 3B | 7 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | SFN | OF | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1210 |
| Third Base | 190 |
| Shortstop | 79 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Designated Hitter | 43 |
Awards & Honors
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 |