Dave Hilton
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1972-1975)
Dave Hilton was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 4 seasons. In 161 career games, he hit .213 with 108 hits, 6 home runs, and 33 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
- 5'11" / 191 lb
- Died
- 9/17/2017 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1972-09-10
- Last Game
- 1975-04-27
Full name: John David Hilton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 506 | 40 | 108 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 35 | 69 | .213 | .265 | .298 | .564 | -1,409 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.
Career OPS .564 vs. league average .691 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDN | NL | 13 | 47 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -121.7 |
| 1973 | SDN | NL | 70 | 234 | 21 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 35 | .197 | .256 (-23%) | .325 (-20%) | .378 (-21%) | .703 (-21%) | -760.5 |
| 1974 | SDN | NL | 74 | 217 | 17 | 52 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 28 | .240 | .256 (-7%) | .324 (-13%) | .369 (-16%) | .693 (-15%) | -526.7 |
| 1975 | SDN | NL | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 161 | 506 | 40 | 108 | 19 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 6 | 35 | 69 | .213 | — | — | — | — | -1,409 | ||
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 (161 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 78 | 231 | 22 | 52 | 3 | 17 | .225 |
| Away | 83 | 275 | 18 | 56 | 3 | 16 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975-04-27 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-27 | SDP | ATL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-13 | SDP | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975-04-10 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-10-02 | SDP | SFG | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974-10-01 | SDP | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-28 | SDP | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-27 | SDP | LAD | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974-09-25 | SDP | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974-09-24 | SDP | SFG | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 39 |
| Third Base | 118 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Houston | TX | 1969, 1970 |
| Southwest Texas Junior College | Uvalde | TX | 1971 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dave Hilton
- What years did Dave Hilton play?
- Dave Hilton played in Major League Baseball from 1972 to 1975.
- Was Dave Hilton a pitcher?
- No. Dave Hilton was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Dave Hilton hit?
- Dave Hilton hit 6 career home runs with 108 hits.
- What was Dave Hilton's career batting average?
- Dave Hilton batted .213 over his career, with 108 hits in 506 at bats.
- How many RBI did Dave Hilton have?
- Dave Hilton drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Dave Hilton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Dave Hilton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.