Koyie Hill

Born: 3/9/1979 in Tulsa, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-05 | Final Game: 2014-07-20

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Koyie Dolan Hill

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Biography

Koyie Hill was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 2003 to 2014. Born in 1979, Hill primarily played as a catcher and was known for his defensive skills behind the plate. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 341 games, accumulating 197 hits, 8 home runs, and 77 RBIs, while finishing with a career batting average of .207. He also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 3 stolen bases. Hill played during a time when the game was characterized by a mix of traditional baseball values and the early onset of advanced metrics influencing player evaluation. While his offensive statistics may not have stood out, his contributions to his teams, including stints with the Chicago Cubs and the Arizona Diamondbacks, were often recognized for their intangibles, particularly in handling pitchers and calling games. Hill’s career reflects the journey of a dedicated player who embraced his role in an era of evolving baseball strategies. He officially retired on July 20, 2014, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable option for teams in need of a skilled catcher.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
341	951	83	197	44	4	8	77	3	77	274	0.207	0.266	0.287	0.553	-3574.2

Career AVG .207 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.3% below league average.

Career OBP .266 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.553 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
2003	LAD	NL	3	3	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	AZ	NL	13	36	3	9	1	0	1	6	1	2	6	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2005	AZ	NL	34	78	6	17	5	0	0	6	0	11	27	0.218	.264 (-18%)	.330 (-7%)	.418 (-33%)	.749 (-21%)	-285.6
2007	CHC	NL	36	93	7	15	4	0	2	12	0	8	18	0.161	.268 (-40%)	.335 (-31%)	.422 (-36%)	.758 (-34%)	-591.9
2008	CHC	NL	10	21	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	12	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
2009	CHC	NL	83	253	26	60	12	2	2	24	0	27	78	0.237	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-6%)	.417 (-22%)	.750 (-15%)	-701.9
2010	CHC	NL	77	215	18	46	13	1	1	17	1	12	61	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.325 (-22%)	.402 (-26%)	.728 (-24%)	-990.4
2011	CHC	NL	46	134	15	26	3	1	2	9	1	14	40	0.194	.255 (-24%)	.320 (-16%)	.399 (-31%)	.719 (-24%)	-553.3
2012	CHC	NL	11	39	3	7	1	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.179	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	MIA	NL	18	58	3	9	2	0	0	0	0	2	18	0.155	.253 (-39%)	.317 (-42%)	.396 (-52%)	.714 (-48%)	-451.0
2014	PHI	NL	10	21	2	5	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	2	0	0	0	0	0
C	318	259	2036	137	18	21
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2004	ARI	C	11	10	57	5	1	0
2005	ARI	C	32	23	144	13	0	1
2007	CHN	C	31	25	190	11	1	3
2007	CHN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2008	CHN	C	9	2	40	1	1	0
2009	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	CHN	C	79	69	573	46	3	8
2010	CHN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2010	CHN	C	72	60	493	29	4	4
2011	CHN	C	45	38	319	15	6	5
2012	CHN	C	11	10	71	8	1	0
2013	MIA	C	18	16	107	6	1	0
2014	PHI	C	10	6	42	3	0	0