Hob Hiller
Born: 5/12/1893 in East Mauch Chunk, PA, USA
Died: 12/27/1956 in Lehighton, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-04-22 | Final Game: 1921-04-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Harvey Max Hiller
Biography
Hob Hiller was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned from 1920 to April 22, 1921. Primarily a position player, Hiller's time in Major League Baseball was brief, appearing in only 18 games over two seasons. Throughout his career, he recorded 5 hits and 2 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .167. Despite not hitting any home runs and having no stolen bases, Hiller's participation in the early post-Deadball Era showcased the transition of baseball into a new style of play characterized by increasing offensive output.
Although Hiller's statistical output may not stand out in the annals of baseball history, his role as a player during this period reflects the evolving landscape of the game in the early 1920s. It was a time when teams began to shift their strategies, moving away from the low-scoring, pitching-dominated games of the previous decade. Hiller's career, albeit short, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, each leaving their mark, however minor, in the development of America's pastime.
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 | 0.167 | 0.219 | 0.267 | 0.485 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 17 | 29 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | BOS | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BOS | 3B | 6 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 1 |
| 1920 | BOS | SS | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |