Herman Hill

Born: 10/12/1945 in Tuskegee, AL, USA

Died: 12/14/1970 in Valencia, Carabobo, Venezuela

MLB Debut: 1969-09-02 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Herman Alexander Hill

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Biography

Herman Hill was a professional baseball player born in 1945, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1969 until 1970. During his brief career, Hill appeared in 43 games, showcasing his talents primarily with a focus on speed and defense. He recorded 2 hits in his MLB tenure, finishing with a batting average of .083. Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, Hill managed to demonstrate his base-running capabilities, successfully stealing one base. Hill's playing career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Although his time in the majors was short and his statistical contributions modest, Herman Hill remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who have aspired to reach the major leagues, often overcoming significant odds in pursuit of their dreams. His legacy lies not only in his statistics but also in the spirit of determination that embodies all who strive for success in professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
43	24	12	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	7	0.083	0.083	0.083	0.167	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 66.8% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 74.2% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 77.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.167 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — 76.2% 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
1969	MIN	AL	16	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	MIN	AL	27	22	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	16	3	15	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	MIN	OF	2	0	0	0	0	0
1970	MIN	OF	14	3	15	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Center Field	12
Right Field	2