Bobby Hill
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2005)
Bobby Hill was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005 for the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 4 seasons. In 249 career games, he hit .262 with 137 hits, 6 home runs, and 58 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-05-10
- Last Game
- 2005-07-20
Full name: William Robert Hill
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 523 | 67 | 137 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 58 | 6 | 48 | 100 | .262 | .343 | .350 | .693 | -547 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .343 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .350 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career OPS .693 vs. league average .754 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | CHN | NL | 59 | 190 | 26 | 48 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 6 | 17 | 42 | .253 | .261 (-3%) | .331 (-1%) | .416 (-10%) | .747 (-6%) | -167.0 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | 126 | 233 | 28 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 39 | .266 | .266 (avg) | .335 (+5%) | .427 (-21%) | .762 (-9%) | -255.4 |
| 2005 | PIT | NL | 58 | 93 | 12 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 17 | .269 | .264 (+2%) | .330 (+4%) | .418 (-20%) | .749 (-10%) | -124.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 249 | 523 | 67 | 137 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 58 | 6 | 48 | 100 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -547 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (249 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 121 | 255 | 27 | 68 | 2 | 27 | .267 |
| Away | 128 | 268 | 40 | 69 | 4 | 31 | .257 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-20 | PIT | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-19 | PIT | HOU | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005-07-17 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-15 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-14 | PIT | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-10 | PIT | NYN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-09 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-08 | PIT | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-04 | PIT | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-07-03 | PIT | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 99 |
| Third Base | 49 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PIT | NL | $326,000 |
| 2004 | PIT | NL | $315,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $641,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | FL | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Bobby Hill: the record in brief
May 10, 2002 and July 20, 2005 bracket Bobby Hill's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Hill's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (2002 through 2003) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2003 to 2005). The bio lists Hill as a second baseman who switch-hit and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'10" and 175 pounds. The birth record reads April 3, 1978, in San Jose, CA, USA. Hill's full given name, per the bio, is William Robert Hill.
In 249 games and 523 at bats, Hill batted .262 with 137 hits; the totals also include 6 homers and 58 RBI. The on-base percentage is .343 and the slugging percentage .350, for an OPS of .693. Against a .264 league average for those years, Hill's .262 average was near the norm. By OPS the gap is 8.0% below league average (.693 against .754). No season topped the 62 hits of 2004. 2004 brought the most runs batted in, 27. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .266 in 2004, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Hill
- What years did Bobby Hill play?
- Bobby Hill played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2005.
- Was Bobby Hill a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Hill was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bobby Hill hit?
- Bobby Hill hit 6 career home runs with 137 hits.
- What was Bobby Hill's career batting average?
- Bobby Hill batted .262 over his career, with 137 hits in 523 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Hill have?
- Bobby Hill drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Hill in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Hill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.