Hunter Hill

Born: 6/21/1879 in Austin, TX, USA

Died: 2/21/1959 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1903-05-09 | Final Game: 1905-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11"

Full name: Hunter Benjamin Hill

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Biography

Hunter Hill was a professional baseball player born in 1879, who played in the Major Leagues from 1903 to 1905. A versatile position player, Hill's career spanned a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, when pitchers dominated and offensive statistics were generally lower than in later periods. He appeared in a total of 325 games, accumulating 259 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .216. Hill was noted for his speed on the base paths, successfully stealing 26 bases over his career, which showcased his agility and strategic approach to the game. He contributed 80 RBIs and hit 1 home run, reflecting the more modest offensive output typical of his time. Although not a superstar, Hill's presence in the early 1900s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball's history as the sport began to evolve into the high-scoring game it is known for today. His career, while relatively brief, exemplified the dedication and resilience of players during an era of profound change in American sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
325	1200	104	259	32	5	1	80	26	57	103	0.216	0.257	0.253	0.510	-3929.7

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .257 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .253 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.510 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — 20.0% 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
1903	SLA	AL	86	317	30	77	11	3	0	25	2	8	28	0.243	.261 (-7%)	.316 (-17%)	.345 (-14%)	.662 (-15%)	-914.9
1904	SLA	AL	58	219	19	47	3	0	0	14	4	6	15	0.215	.246 (-13%)	.300 (-18%)	.321 (-29%)	.622 (-24%)	-800.4
1904	WSN	AL	77	290	18	57	6	1	0	17	10	11	27	0.197	.246 (-20%)	.300 (-24%)	.321 (-30%)	.622 (-27%)	-800.4
1905	WSN	AL	104	374	37	78	12	1	1	24	10	32	33	0.209	.248 (-16%)	.307 (-9%)	.322 (-21%)	.629 (-16%)	-926.5