Carmen Hill, baseball player, 1915-1930

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

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

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

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