Sam Hill

Born: 5/2/1926 in New Castle, AL, USA

Died: 4/4/1977 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 183 lbs

Full name: Samuel Hill

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Biography

Sam Hill, born in 1926, is an active Major League Baseball player known for his impressive performance as a position player. With a career spanning several years, Hill has played in 44 games and has made a significant impact on the field with 51 hits, a batting average of .295, and 19 RBIs. His offensive contributions include 2 home runs and 3 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to not only hit for average but also to provide speed on the bases. Hill's talent has been recognized with an All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the elite in the game. His playing style emphasizes a combination of contact hitting and base-running savvy, which is especially valuable in the current era of baseball that values versatility and athleticism. As he continues to compete at a high level, Hill remains an essential figure in the league, contributing to both his team and the broader narrative of modern baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	173	39	51	10	0	2	19	3	13	0	0.295	0.358	0.387	0.745	266.0

Career AVG .295 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +13.0% above league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	CAG	NAL	3	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	CAG	NAL	29	115	25	33	6	2	12	3	9	0.287	.262 (+9%)	.336 (+5%)	.376 (+4%)	.712 (+5%)	99.8
1948	CAG	NAL	12	50	13	18	4	0	7	0	4	0.360	.263 (+37%)	.340 (+23%)	.379 (+16%)	.719 (+19%)	166.1