Chuck Hiller
Born: 10/1/1934 in Johnsburg, IL, USA
Died: 10/20/2004 in St. Pete Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1961-04-11 | Final Game: 1968-06-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Joseph Hiller
Biography
Chuck Hiller, born in 1934, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during the 1960s. Hiller played as a position player from 1961 until his retirement in 1968, during which he participated in 704 games. Over the course of his career, he amassed 516 hits, including 20 home runs, and drove in 152 runs. He finished his playing tenure with a batting average of .243 and collected 14 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and speed on the base paths.
Hiller was known for his solid defensive skills and ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He played in an era characterized by a shift in baseball dynamics, moving away from the deadball era and into a time of increasing power hitting. His contributions helped to establish him as a reliable player for the teams he was part of, and he remains a notable figure in the annals of baseball history for his role during a transformative period in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 704 | 2121 | 253 | 516 | 76 | 9 | 20 | 152 | 14 | 157 | 187 | 0.243 | 0.299 | 0.316 | 0.615 | -4513.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SFG | NL | 70 | 240 | 38 | 57 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 32 | 30 | 0.237 | -395.6 |
| 1962 | SFG | NL | 161 | 602 | 94 | 166 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 5 | 55 | 49 | 0.276 | -615.7 |
| 1963 | SFG | NL | 111 | 417 | 44 | 93 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 3 | 20 | 23 | 0.223 | -1372.7 |
| 1964 | SFG | NL | 80 | 205 | 21 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 23 | 0.180 | -1077.8 |
| 1965 | NYN | NL | 100 | 286 | 24 | 68 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 24 | 0.238 | -585.3 |
| 1965 | SFG | NL | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.143 | -585.3 |
| 1966 | NYN | NL | 108 | 254 | 25 | 71 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 22 | 0.280 | 33.4 |
| 1967 | NYN | NL | 25 | 54 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 0.093 | -499.5 |
| 1967 | PHI | NL | 31 | 43 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.302 | -499.5 |
| 1968 | PIT | NL | 11 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.385 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0.269 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | WS | SFN | 7 | 26 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0.269 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 546 | 475 | 1102 | 1349 | 84 | 296 |
| 3B | 17 | 13 | 14 | 32 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 13 | 11 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | SFN | 2B | 67 | 63 | 133 | 158 | 8 | 34 |
| 1962 | SFN | 2B | 161 | 158 | 367 | 417 | 29 | 105 |
| 1963 | SFN | 2B | 109 | 101 | 224 | 277 | 19 | 48 |
| 1964 | SFN | 2B | 60 | 44 | 111 | 143 | 6 | 29 |
| 1964 | SFN | 3B | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | 2B | 80 | 60 | 145 | 182 | 14 | 39 |
| 1965 | NYN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | NYN | OF | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | SFN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1966 | NYN | 2B | 45 | 33 | 85 | 123 | 4 | 31 |
| 1966 | NYN | 3B | 14 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
| 1966 | NYN | OF | 9 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | NYN | 2B | 14 | 11 | 24 | 37 | 2 | 9 |
| 1967 | PHI | 2B | 6 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 1968 | PIT | 2B | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 547 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Left Field | 12 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St. Thomas | St. Paul | MN | 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956 |