Marc Hill

Born: 2/18/1952 in Elsberry, MO, USA

Died: 8/24/2025 in St. Peters, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-28 | Final Game: 1986-05-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Marc Kevin Hill

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Biography

Marc Hill was a professional baseball player born in 1952 who had a career spanning from 1973 to 1986. Primarily known for his role as a position player, Hill played in 737 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded a total of 404 hits, including 34 home runs, and drove in 198 runs. His career batting average stood at .223, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate, particularly in an era that was transitioning towards a more power-focused game. Throughout his career, Hill was recognized for his defensive skills and versatility on the field, contributing to teams as a reliable presence during the late 1970s and early 1980s. While he may not have been a household name, his dedication to the sport and ability to compete at the highest level in a demanding environment helped shape the teams he played for. After retiring on May 25, 1986, Hill left behind a legacy as a steadfast competitor in the world of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
737	1809	146	404	62	3	34	198	1	185	243	0.223	0.295	0.317	0.612	-3697.9

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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
1973	STL	NL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	STL	NL	10	21	2	5	1	0	0	2	0	4	5	0.238	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	SFG	NL	72	182	14	39	4	0	5	23	0	25	27	0.214	.257 (-17%)	.327 (-7%)	.374 (-15%)	.701 (-11%)	-337.9
1976	SFG	NL	54	131	11	24	5	0	3	15	0	10	19	0.183	.255 (-28%)	.320 (-24%)	.360 (-20%)	.681 (-22%)	-503.7
1977	SFG	NL	108	320	28	80	10	0	9	50	0	34	34	0.250	.264 (-5%)	.329 (-4%)	.401 (-9%)	.730 (-7%)	-422.1
1978	SFG	NL	117	358	20	87	15	1	3	36	1	45	39	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.323 (+2%)	.378 (-17%)	.702 (-8%)	-406.3
1979	SFG	NL	63	169	20	35	3	0	3	15	0	26	25	0.207	.265 (-22%)	.329 (-7%)	.397 (-30%)	.727 (-19%)	-536.5
1980	SFG	NL	17	41	1	7	2	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	SEA	AL	29	70	8	16	2	1	2	9	0	3	10	0.229	.264 (-14%)	.326 (-20%)	.387 (-4%)	.714 (-12%)	0.0
1981	CHW	AL	16	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	CHW	AL	53	88	9	23	2	0	3	13	0	6	13	0.261	.261 (avg)	.324 (-4%)	.388 (-1%)	.712 (-2%)	-31.4
1983	CHW	AL	58	133	11	30	6	0	1	11	0	9	24	0.226	.260 (-14%)	.324 (-15%)	.389 (-25%)	.714 (-20%)	-469.7
1984	CHW	AL	77	193	15	45	10	1	5	20	0	9	26	0.233	.259 (-10%)	.322 (-15%)	.384 (-3%)	.707 (-8%)	-330.7
1985	CHW	AL	40	75	5	10	2	0	0	4	0	12	9	0.133	.257 (-48%)	.323 (-22%)	.390 (-59%)	.714 (-42%)	-507.0
1986	CHW	AL	22	19	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	0	18	1	0	3
3B	4	0	0	2	0	0
C	687	537	2961	281	33	31

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	SLN	C	1	1	5	0	0	0
1974	SLN	C	9	6	41	5	0	0
1975	SFN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1975	SFN	C	60	47	282	27	2	7
1976	SFN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1976	SFN	C	49	43	185	24	1	3
1977	SFN	C	102	95	505	57	6	4
1978	SFN	1B	2	0	6	0	0	0
1978	SFN	C	116	104	586	56	9	3
1979	SFN	1B	1	0	2	0	0	1
1979	SFN	C	58	54	283	31	3	4
1980	SFN	C	14	12	61	8	2	2
1980	SEA	C	29	20	101	10	1	0
1981	CHA	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1981	CHA	C	14	0	11	1	0	0
1982	CHA	1B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1982	CHA	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1982	CHA	C	49	26	135	15	1	2
1983	CHA	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1983	CHA	C	55	37	214	12	2	1
1984	CHA	1B	2	0	7	0	0	2
1984	CHA	C	72	58	308	17	3	4
1985	CHA	3B	1	0	0	2	0	0
1985	CHA	C	37	28	185	11	3	1
1986	CHA	C	22	6	59	7	0	0