Milt Hill
Born: 8/22/1965 in Atlanta, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-08-01 | Final Game: 1994-07-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Milton Giles Hill
Biography
Milt Hill, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1994. He made his mark primarily as a reliever, showcasing his talents with a record of 5-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08. Over the course of his career, Hill accumulated 79 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, contributing to his teams' efforts during a competitive era in baseball.
Hill's playing style reflected the evolving nature of pitching in the early 1990s, where the role of the relief pitcher became increasingly vital in game strategy. Although not a household name, he played during a transformative period in baseball marked by offensive explosions and the emergence of specialized pitchers. His ability to come out of the bullpen and provide innings of work was a testament to his adaptability and resilience on the mound. After his retirement on July 16, 1994, Hill's brief stint in the major leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 117.0 | 133 | 66 | 14 | 39 | 79 | 5.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 20 | 3.78 | 961.1 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.0 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 3.15 | 207.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 34 | 18 | 9 | 23 | 5.65 | -290.1 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 18 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 7.94 | -535.1 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.7 | 30 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 6.46 | -510.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | NL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | CIN | NL | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 13 | 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 | 78 | 0 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | CIN | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | CIN | P | 19 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | ATL | P | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 78 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | ATL | NL | $158,000 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $117,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $275,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia College and State University | Milledgeville | GA | 1986, 1987 |
| Georgia Perimeter College | Covington | GA | 1984, 1985 |