Rich Hill, baseball player, 2005

Rich Hill

Born: 3/11/1980 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-06-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 221 lbs

Full name: Richard Joseph Hill

Biography

Rich Hill is a professional baseball pitcher born in 1980 who has made a significant impact in Major League Baseball since his debut on June 15, 2005. Known for his exceptional curveball and resilience on the mound, Hill has carved out a niche as a reliable starting pitcher throughout his career. As of now, he holds a career record of 90-74 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.01. Over the course of his time in the league, he has accumulated 1,428 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to dominate batters with his pitching arsenal. Hill's career is marked by a unique journey, characterized by perseverance and adaptation, particularly in the modern era of baseball where pitchers face increasing challenges from advanced hitting techniques and analytics. He has played for several teams, contributing both as a starter and in relief roles, although he has yet to record a save in his career. As an active player, Hill continues to influence the game, serving as a mentor to younger pitchers and providing valuable experience in high-pressure situations. His ongoing presence in Major League Baseball underscores his dedication to the sport and his ability to compete at a high level even as he approaches the later stages of his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
90 74 386 248 4 2 0 1409.0 1231 628 175 543 1428 4.01 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
387 256 4 29 5 0 0 13 0 3 111 0.113 0.130 0.133 0.263 -673.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 16 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.062

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLDS1 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2018 NLCS LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2018 WS LAN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2018 NLDS2 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2017 NLCS LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2017 NLDS1 LAN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2017 WS LAN 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2016 NLCS LAN 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2016 NLDS2 LAN 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333
2007 NLDS1 CHN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 13 12 0 53.0 41 18 32 65 3.06

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2019 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 1 1 0 2.7 2 1 4 2 3.38
2018 NLCS LAN 0 0 2 1 0 6.0 4 1 4 7 1.50
2018 NLDS2 LAN 0 0 1 1 0 4.3 4 2 5 3 4.15
2018 WS LAN 0 0 1 1 0 6.3 1 1 3 7 1.42
2017 NLCS LAN 0 0 1 1 0 5.0 3 1 1 8 1.80
2017 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 1 1 0 4.0 3 2 3 4 4.50
2017 WS LAN 0 0 2 2 0 8.7 7 2 4 12 2.08
2016 NLCS LAN 1 0 1 1 0 6.0 2 0 2 6 0.00
2016 NLDS2 LAN 0 1 2 2 0 7.0 9 5 4 13 6.43
2007 NLDS1 CHN 0 1 1 1 0 3.0 6 3 2 3 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 386 248 37 144 16 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 386

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 OAK AL $6,000,000
2013 CLE AL $1,000,000
2012 BOS AL $725,000
2009 BAL AL $445,000
2008 CHN NL $445,000
2007 CHN NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $9,015,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Michigan Ann Arbor MI 2000, 2001, 2002