Chuck Hiller, baseball player, 1961-1968

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

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

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