Hob Hiller
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1920-1921)
Hob Hiller was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1921 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. In 18 career games, he hit .167 with 5 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 162 lb
- Died
- 12/27/1956 in Lehighton, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1920-04-22
- Last Game
- 1921-04-14
Full name: Harvey Max Hiller
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | .219 | .267 | .485 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 40.3% below league average.
Career OBP .219 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.
Career SLG .267 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.
Career OPS .485 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 32.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 17 | 29 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 30 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (18 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .273 |
| Away | 11 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .100 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-04-14 | BOS | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-28 | BOS | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-24 | BOS | PHA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-23 | BOS | PHA | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-19 | BOS | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-18 | BOS | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-09-17 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| 1920-09-16 | BOS | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-06-26 | BOS | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-06-18 | BOS | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Hob Hiller: the record in brief
According to the bio, Hob Hiller debuted on April 22, 1920 and played a final game on April 14, 1921. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Red Sox. Hiller played primarily as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on May 12, 1893, in East Mauch Chunk, PA, USA and a listed size of 162 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Hiller died on December 27, 1956, in Lehighton, PA, USA. Hiller's full given name, per the bio, is Harvey Max Hiller.
Hiller finished with 5 hits from 30 at bats in 18 games, which works out to .167, plus 2 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .219 and .267 give Hiller a career OPS of .485. The league as a whole hit .279 across Hiller's seasons, which puts the .167 career mark 40.3% below average. 1920 produced Hiller's most hits, 5 of them for the Boston Red Sox.
Most of Hiller's defensive work, 6 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows shortstop (5), second base (2), and center field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Hob Hiller
- What years did Hob Hiller play?
- Hob Hiller played in Major League Baseball from 1920 to 1921.
- Was Hob Hiller a pitcher?
- No. Hob Hiller was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Hob Hiller hit?
- Hob Hiller hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Hob Hiller play for?
- Hob Hiller played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1920–1921).
- What were Hob Hiller's career stats?
- In 18 games, Hob Hiller had 5 hits, 2 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .167 batting average.
- What position did Hob Hiller play?
- Hob Hiller played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Hob Hiller and how much did he weigh?
- Hob Hiller was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 162 pounds.
- What was Hob Hiller's career batting average?
- Hob Hiller batted .167 over his career, with 5 hits in 30 at bats.
- How many RBI did Hob Hiller have?
- Hob Hiller drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Hob Hiller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Hob Hiller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.