Dave Hilton
Born: 9/15/1950 in Uvalde, TX, USA
Died: 9/17/2017 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-09-10 | Final Game: 1975-04-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 191 lbs
Full name: John David Hilton
Biography
Dave Hilton was born in 1950 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1972 to April 27, 1975. He played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 161 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, Hilton recorded 108 hits, which included 6 home runs and 33 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .213. He also demonstrated some speed on the base paths, finishing his career with 6 stolen bases.
Hilton's playing career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, characterized by the transition from the more traditional styles of play to the evolving strategies that would define the late 1970s. While he may not have been among the most prolific hitters of his era, his contributions to his teams and his versatility as a player remain part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.
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 | 0.213 | 0.265 | 0.298 | 0.564 | -1582.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 13 | 47 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.213 | -124.6 |
| 1973 | SDP | NL | 70 | 234 | 21 | 46 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 35 | 0.197 | -859.0 |
| 1974 | SDP | NL | 74 | 217 | 17 | 52 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 28 | 0.240 | -598.9 |
| 1975 | SDP | NL | 4 | 8 | 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 | 38 | 31 | 58 | 72 | 6 | 12 |
| 3B | 119 | 110 | 105 | 208 | 15 | 25 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SDN | 3B | 13 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | SDN | 2B | 23 | 23 | 39 | 53 | 2 | 8 |
| 1973 | SDN | 3B | 47 | 46 | 40 | 88 | 4 | 11 |
| 1974 | SDN | 2B | 15 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| 1974 | SDN | 3B | 55 | 49 | 51 | 94 | 8 | 13 |
| 1975 | SDN | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |