Belden Hill, baseball player, 1890-1890

Belden Hill

Born: 8/24/1864 in Kewanee, IL, USA

Died: 10/22/1934 in Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-27 | Final Game: 1890-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Belden L. Hill

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Biography

Belden Hill, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable mark in the sport during the late 19th century. His career spanned a mere nine games from August 27 to September 4, 1890, primarily as a position player. Although his statistics reflect a limited playing time, he showcased speed on the basepaths with six stolen bases, a testament to his agility and base-running prowess, which was a valuable asset during an era when such skills were increasingly celebrated in the game. Despite finishing his short career with a batting average of .167 and contributing two RBIs, Hill's time in Major League Baseball coincided with a dynamic period of change in the sport. The landscape of baseball was evolving, with players beginning to embrace a more aggressive style of play. Although Hill did not achieve long-term success or notoriety in the league, his participation in the game during this pivotal era adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history and highlights the diverse array of players who contributed to the development of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 30 3 5 2 0 0 2 6 3 0 0.167 0.306 0.233 0.539 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .233 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.539 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1890 BL3 AA 9 30 3 5 2 0 0 2 6 3 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 9 0 24 18 7 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 BL3 3B 9 0 24 18 7 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 9