Hugh Hill

Born: 7/21/1879 in Ringgold, GA, USA

Died: 9/6/1958 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-05-01 | Final Game: 1904-10-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Hugh Ellis Hill

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Biography

Hugh Hill was a professional baseball player born in 1879, whose career spanned from 1903 to 1904. Primarily recognized as a position player, Hill made a brief but noteworthy impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was still evolving in its early modern era. He played a total of 24 games, demonstrating a blend of skill and determination that allowed him to secure 21 hits, equating to a batting average of .223. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 4 RBIs, alongside 3 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to contribute both power and speed on the field. Despite his limited time in the majors, Hill's participation came during a transitional period in baseball history. The early 1900s were characterized by a shift towards more structured play and the burgeoning of new strategies that would define the game in the decades to follow. Although Hill's career numbers may not reflect the prolific achievements of some of his contemporaries, his role as a player during this formative time remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's history. After his playing days concluded in 1904, Hugh Hill left a legacy that highlights the contributions of players who helped shape the sport in its early years.

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	0.223	0.240	0.362	0.601	-72.5

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 0.601 vs. league average 0.642 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1904	STL	NL	23	93	13	21	2	1	3	4	3	2	20	0.226	.246 (-8%)	.300 (-20%)	.321 (+14%)	.622 (-2%)	-72.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	23	23	41	2	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	SLN	OF	23	23	41	2	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	23