Garry Hill
Born: 11/3/1946 in Rutherfordton, NC, USA
Died: 9/20/2017 in Charlotte, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-06-12 | Final Game: 1969-06-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Garry Alton Hill
Biography
Garry Hill, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief moment in the 1969 Major League Baseball season. He made his appearance in the big leagues on June 12, 1969, as a position player, marking a significant milestone in his life-long passion for the game. Despite playing only one game in his career, Hill's journey to the majors reflected the aspirations of many young athletes during a time when the sport was evolving into a more dynamic and competitive environment.
During his lone game, Hill did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, concluding his batting average at 0.0 and leaving him without any stolen bases. While his statistical contributions may have been minimal, the experience of reaching the major leagues is a testament to his talent and dedication to baseball. Hill's brief tenure serves as a reminder of the countless players who dream of making it to the highest level, even if only for a fleeting moment in history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 15.43 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15.43 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ATL | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1967 |