Shawn Hill
Born: 4/28/1981 in Mississauga, ON, CAN
MLB Debut: 2004-06-29 | Final Game: 2012-09-29
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Shawn Richard Hill
Biography
Shawn Hill was a Canadian professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2012. Born in 1981, Hill began his career as a promising talent, eventually making his debut with the Montreal Expos. Over the course of his eight-year career, he showcased his skills on the mound, compiling a record of 10 wins and 18 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.69. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 151 strikeouts, though he did not achieve any saves during his tenure in the league.
Hill's playing style was characterized by his solid command and versatility, allowing him to adapt to various roles within the pitching staff. He played during a transitional period in the MLB, witnessing the league's evolution in pitching strategies and player development. Hill's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Toronto Blue Jays and the San Diego Padres, were significant, as he provided depth and experience to the rotation. After retiring in 2012, Hill left behind a legacy as a steadfast competitor who represented Canadian talent in the major leagues.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 45 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 242.0 | 273 | 126 | 19 | 76 | 151 | 4.69 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 16.00 | - |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 43 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 4.66 | 292.3 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.3 | 86 | 37 | 25 | 65 | 3.42 | 1098.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 1 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 | 88 | 41 | 23 | 39 | 5.83 | 417.4 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5.25 | - |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2.61 | 519.3 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 45 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 19 | 0.067 | 0.192 | 0.067 | 0.259 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | WSN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | 16 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 1 | 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 | 45 | 44 | 14 | 45 | 4 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | MON | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | WAS | P | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | WAS | P | 16 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | WAS | P | 12 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TOR | P | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TOR | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SDN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2008 | WAS | NL | $402,000 |
| 2007 | WAS | NL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,282,000 | ||