Jimmy Hill

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records

Jimmy Hill was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles. Across 84 career appearances, he went 29-26 with a 4.36 ERA and 304 strikeouts. He also batted .241 with 1 home runs. Jimmy Hill was a 2-time All-Star. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.

W (Wins):
Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
ERA (Earned Run Average):
Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
SO (Strikeouts):
For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.

Data updated

W–L 29–26
ERA 4.36
WHIP 1.53
SO 304
Pitcher PIV -527.5
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
5'6" / 140 lb
Born
6/6/1918 in Plant City, FL, USA
Died
5/31/1993 in Sarasota, FL, USA
Awards
2× All-Star

Full name: James Hill

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Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

Jimmy Hill — Batting
PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
235.0 216.0 24.0 56.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 13.0 18.0 2.0 0 .259 .316 .296 .612

Pitching

Jimmy Hill — Pitching
W L GS CG GF SV IP H R ER HR BB SO ERA WHIP
38 33 75 38 28 3 618.0 539 364 51 25 304 268 0.74 1.36

Career Pitching Statistics

Jimmy Hill — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 26 84 56 27 3 4 458.1 429 222 21 273 304 4.36 -527.5

Career ERA 4.36 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — 12.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Jimmy Hill Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1938 NE NN2 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 7 3 3 5 3.00 4.35 (+31%) 0.0
1939 NE NN2 6 1 10 8 6 1 1 73.2 62 27 36 50 3.30 4.28 (+23%) 1004.5
1940 NE NN2 8 2 13 9 5 1 0 82.2 65 34 49 58 3.70 4.21 (+12%) 25.9
1941 NE NN2 6 6 21 12 6 1 1 106.1 110 50 58 75 4.23 3.94 (-8%) 800.8
1942 NE NN2 3 10 18 13 4 0 2 86.2 83 51 64 60 5.30 3.57 (-48%) -701.7
1943 NE NN2 3 5 13 8 4 0 0 59.0 61 35 47 37 5.34 3.50 (-52%) -1294.1
1944 NE NN2 1 0 5 2 1 0 0 27.1 28 16 12 12 5.27 3.57 (-47%) -412.4
1945 NE NN2 1 2 3 3 0 0 0 13.2 13 6 4 7 3.95 3.67 (-8%) 49.6
Career · 8 seasons 29 26 84 56 27 3 4 458.1 429 222 273 304 4.36 — -527

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.

Career Batting Statistics

Jimmy Hill — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
112 232 25 56 4 1 1 16 1 14 0 .241 .285 .280 .565 -366

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .285 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 24.1% below league average.

Career OPS .565 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Jimmy Hill — 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
1938 NE NN2 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 — — — — 0.0
1939 NE NN2 12 33 4 11 2 0 0 2 1 1 0 .333 — — — — 0.0
1940 NE NN2 20 39 8 13 0 0 1 7 0 4 0 .333 — — — — 0.0
1941 NE NN2 34 76 6 17 0 1 0 4 0 2 0 .224 .262 (-15%) .332 (-27%) .373 (-33%) .705 (-30%) -365.8
1942 NE NN2 18 34 4 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 .176 — — — — 0.0
1943 NE NN2 13 24 3 3 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 .125 — — — — 0.0
1944 NE NN2 8 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .133 — — — — 0.0
1945 NE NN2 6 7 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .429 — — — — 0.0
Career · 8 seasons 112 232 25 56 4 1 1 16 1 14 0 .241 — — — — -366

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Jimmy Hill — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home58104102118.202
Away527772204.286

Pitching — Home / Away

Jimmy Hill — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home52295.0250311491120.95
Away38188.116113100550.62

Last 10 Games — Batting

Jimmy Hill — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1945-08-30 NW2PH5L 101000000
1945-07-24 NW2NY5W 000000000
1945-07-08 NW2BLGL 000000010
1945-07-04 NW2NY5W 000000000
1945-06-17 NW2HOML 000000000
1945-06-14 NW2BLGL 100000000
1945-06-10 NW2HOML 201000100
1945-05-20 NW2PH5L 000000010
1944-09-03 NW2NY6L 100000000
1944-08-30 NW2HOML 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Jimmy Hill — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1945-07-24 NW2NY5 — 5.0000000
1945-07-04 NW2NY5 W 7.0000000
1945-06-17 NW2HOM L 0.0000000
1945-06-10 NW2HOM L 4.0432031
1945-05-20 NW2PH5 L 2.0420300
1944-09-03 NW2NY6 — 3.2411100
1944-08-30 NW2HOM — 1.0000000
1944-08-26 NW2HOM — 0.2110000
1944-08-05 NW2BLG — 5.2550620
1944-07-15 NW2NY5 L 9.016110860

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Jimmy Hill — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 12 9 6 2 2 0
P 84 56 6 112 8 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Jimmy Hill — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 NE P 1 1 0 2 1 0
1939 NE P 10 8 0 17 1 0
1940 NE OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1940 NE P 13 9 1 20 3 1
1941 NE OF 11 9 5 2 2 0
1941 NE P 21 12 1 29 1 2
1942 NE P 18 13 1 16 1 0
1943 NE P 13 8 2 17 1 2
1944 NE P 5 2 1 8 0 1
1945 NE P 3 3 0 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Jimmy Hill — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 84
Left Field 6
Right Field 6

Most Similar Players

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  1. 98
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  2. 80
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  3. 76
    Kazuhisa Ishii
    39-34, 4.44 ERA
  4. 67
    Steve Dunning
    23-41, 4.56 ERA
  5. 64
    Damian Moss
    22-19, 4.50 ERA
  6. 62
    Eugene Smith
    22-30, 4.15 ERA

Jimmy Hill: the record in brief

Jimmy Hill's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1938 to 1945. The team column never changes: it is the Newark Eagles from 1938 to 1945. Hill is listed as a pitcher at 140 pounds on a 5-foot-6 frame. Hill threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 6, 1918, in Plant City, FL, USA. Hill's death is recorded on May 31, 1993, in Sarasota, FL, USA. Hill's full given name, per the bio, is James Hill.

Hill's career pitching line is 29 wins, 26 losses and a 4.36 ERA over 84 appearances. Hill had 304 strikeouts and 27 complete games. Against a 3.88 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.36 mark was 12.3% worse. No season topped the 8 wins of 1940. Hill struck out 75 batters in 1941, a career high. 1939 was Hill's sharpest full season, a 3.30 ERA against the league's 4.28.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jimmy Hill

Was Jimmy Hill a pitcher?
Yes. Jimmy Hill pitched in the major leagues, recording 29 wins and 304 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Jimmy Hill hit?
Jimmy Hill hit 1 career home run with 56 hits.
What teams did Jimmy Hill play for?
Jimmy Hill played for one team, the Newark Eagles (1938–1945).
What awards did Jimmy Hill win?
Jimmy Hill was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
What were Jimmy Hill's career stats?
In 84 games, Jimmy Hill went 29-26 with a 4.36 ERA, 304 strikeouts, 458.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves. At the plate he had 56 hits and 1 home runs.
What position did Jimmy Hill play?
Jimmy Hill played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Jimmy Hill and how much did he weigh?
Jimmy Hill was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 140 pounds.
What was Jimmy Hill's career ERA?
Jimmy Hill finished with a 4.36 career ERA, going 29-26 with 304 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Jimmy Hill have?
Jimmy Hill recorded 304 career strikeouts.
Is Jimmy Hill in the Hall of Fame?
No. Jimmy Hill has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
How many All-Star Games did Jimmy Hill make?
Jimmy Hill was selected to 2 All-Star Games.