Carmen Hill
Born: 10/1/1895 in Royalton, MN, USA
Died: 1/1/1990 in Indianapolis, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1915-08-24 | Final Game: 1930-05-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Carmen Proctor Hill
Biography
Carmen Hill was a professional baseball pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1910s and 1920s. Born in 1895, Hill's career spanned from 1915 until his retirement in 1930. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 49-33 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.44. Known for his competitiveness and durability on the mound, Hill also tallied 264 strikeouts and registered 8 saves, demonstrating his ability to close out games effectively.
Hill played during an era of baseball that was transitioning from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. His contributions as a reliable pitcher were essential for the teams he represented, allowing him to carve out a respected place in the annals of baseball history. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Hill's solid statistics reflect a dedicated career in a challenging and evolving sport. His legacy continues to be appreciated by baseball historians and fans alike, as he exemplified the skill and resilience of pitchers during a pivotal time in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 33 | 147 | 85 | 47 | 5 | 8 | 787.0 | 769 | 301 | 38 | 267 | 264 | 3.44 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 47.0 | 42 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 1.15 | 660.9 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 24 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 1.24 | 59.9 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.3 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4.76 | 676.2 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 39.7 | 42 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 3.40 | -77.6 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 22 | 11 | 43 | 31 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 277.7 | 260 | 100 | 80 | 95 | 3.24 | 1566.9 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 16 | 10 | 36 | 31 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 237.0 | 229 | 93 | 81 | 73 | 3.53 | -1432.0 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 2 | 3 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 79.0 | 94 | 35 | 35 | 28 | 3.99 | 70.2 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 8.31 | - |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 7.36 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 | 277 | 18 | 53 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 13 | 69 | 0.191 | 0.228 | 0.253 | 0.480 | -916.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 8 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PIT | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PIT | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.182 | 0.0 |
| 1926 | PIT | NL | 6 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 44 | 104 | 10 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0.212 | -510.6 |
| 1928 | PIT | NL | 36 | 86 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.233 | -406.3 |
| 1929 | PIT | NL | 27 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.036 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | STL | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 147 | 0 | 29 | 188 | 12 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | PIT | P | 8 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922 | NY1 | P | 8 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 1927 | PIT | P | 43 | 0 | 11 | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 1928 | PIT | P | 36 | 0 | 7 | 44 | 5 | 2 |
| 1929 | PIT | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| 1929 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | SLN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 147 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 23th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |