Hugh Hill
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1904)
Hugh Hill was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1904 for the Cleveland Guardians and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 24 career games, he hit .223 with 21 hits, 3 home runs, and 4 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 168 lb
- Died
- 9/6/1958 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-05-01
- Last Game
- 1904-10-09
Full name: Hugh Ellis Hill
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 94 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | .223 | .240 | .362 | .601 | -69 |
Career AVG .223 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career OBP .240 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .362 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .642 across their career seasons — 6.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | CLE | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | SLN | NL | 23 | 93 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | .226 | .246 (-8%) | .300 (-20%) | .321 (+14%) | .622 (-2%) | -69.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 24 | 94 | 13 | 21 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | .223 | — | — | — | — | -69 | ||
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 (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | .130 |
| Away | 17 | 71 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 4 | .254 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904-10-09 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-09 | STL | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-08 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-10-08 | STL | CIN | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-06 | STL | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-06 | STL | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904-10-04 | STL | NY1 | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904-10-03 | STL | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1904-10-01 | STL | NY1 | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1904-10-01 | STL | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 23 |
Hugh Hill: the record in brief
Hugh Hill played a first major league game on May 1, 1903 and a last one on October 9, 1904. Hill played for the Cleveland Naps (1903) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1904). Born on July 21, 1879, in Ringgold, GA, USA, Hill is listed as a left fielder and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Hill's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 168 pounds. The bio records the death on September 6, 1958, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Hugh Hill was the playing name; the full given name is Hugh Ellis.
The batting record for Hill: 24 games, 21 hits in 94 at bats, and a .223 average, along with 3 homers and 4 runs batted in. Hill's career OPS of .601 combines a .240 on-base mark with .362 slugging. Over the seasons Hill played, league hitters batted .254; the .223 career figure is 12.0% below that. No season topped the 21 hits of 1904. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .226 in 1904, did not top the league's .246.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hugh Hill
- What years did Hugh Hill play?
- Hugh Hill played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1904.
- Was Hugh Hill a pitcher?
- No. Hugh Hill was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Hugh Hill hit?
- Hugh Hill hit 3 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Hugh Hill play for?
- Hugh Hill played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1903) and the St. Louis Cardinals (1904).
- What were Hugh Hill's career stats?
- In 24 games, Hugh Hill had 21 hits, 3 home runs, 4 RBI, 13 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .223 batting average.
- What position did Hugh Hill play?
- Hugh Hill played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hugh Hill and how much did he weigh?
- Hugh Hill was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 168 pounds.
- How many home runs did Hugh Hill hit each season?
- Hugh Hill's home runs by season: 0 in 1903 and 3 in 1904. His most in one season was 3, in 1904.
- What was Hugh Hill's career batting average?
- Hugh Hill batted .223 over his career, with 21 hits in 94 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hugh Hill have?
- Hugh Hill drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Hugh Hill in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hugh Hill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.