Bobby Hill, baseball player, 2002-2005

Bobby Hill

Born: 4/3/1978 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-05-10 | Final Game: 2005-07-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: William Robert Hill

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Biography

Bobby Hill was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 2002 to 2005. Born in 1978, Hill made his mark during the early 2000s, a period characterized by the transition from the late steroid era into a more performance-focused game. Over his career, he played in 249 games, where he compiled a batting average of .262, with 137 hits, 6 home runs, and 58 RBIs. Notably, he also contributed with 6 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game with speed on the bases. Hill's playing style reflected the dynamics of his era, emphasizing contact hitting and solid defense. Although he may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in situational hitting and versatility on the field. After his final game in 2005, Hill left behind a legacy of hard work and determination, representing the countless players who navigated the challenges of professional baseball during a transformative time in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
249 523 67 137 20 4 6 58 6 48 100 0.262 0.343 0.350 0.693 -638.0

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .350 vs. league average .421 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.693 vs. league average 0.754 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
2002 CHC NL 59 190 26 48 7 2 4 20 6 17 42 0.253 .261 (-3%) .331 (-1%) .416 (-10%) .747 (-6%) -185.3
2003 CHC NL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2003 PIT NL 1 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2004 PIT NL 126 233 28 62 7 2 2 27 0 20 39 0.266 .266 (avg) .335 (+5%) .427 (-21%) .762 (-9%) -315.0
2005 PIT NL 58 93 12 25 6 0 0 11 0 9 17 0.269 .264 (+2%) .330 (+4%) .418 (-20%) .749 (-10%) -137.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 99 79 167 208 4 53
3B 49 33 20 56 2 6
SS 1 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 CHN 2B 55 48 96 117 2 31
2002 CHN SS 1 0 0 0 1 0
2003 CHN 2B 2 0 1 0 0 0
2003 PIT 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
2004 PIT 2B 40 31 70 89 1 22
2004 PIT 3B 25 19 10 24 1 2
2005 PIT 2B 1 0 0 0 1 0
2005 PIT 3B 24 14 10 32 1 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 99
Third Base 49
Shortstop 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2005 PIT NL $326,000
2004 PIT NL $315,000
Total Career Earnings $641,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1997, 1998, 1999