Oliver Hill, baseball player, 1939-1939

Oliver Hill

Born: 10/16/1909 in Powder Springs, GA, USA

Died: 9/20/1970 in Decatur, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-19 | Final Game: 1939-04-22

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Oliver Clinton Hill

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Biography

Oliver Hill was a professional baseball player born in 1909, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from April 19 to April 22, 1939. As a position player, Hill appeared in two games during his time with the major leagues, where he recorded one hit in two at-bats, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Hill’s presence in the league, albeit short-lived, marked a moment in baseball history during an era characterized by the transition from the tail end of the Great Depression into a more dynamic period of the sport. Playing at a time when baseball was evolving, Hill's career was limited but nonetheless significant as it represented the opportunities available to players during a time when the sport continued to grow in popularity. Although his statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, his participation in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the numerous players who briefly shone on the grand stage. Oliver Hill's story serves as a reminder of baseball's extensive history and the myriad of players who have graced the diamond, each contributing in their own way to the game's legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 1.000 1.500 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — +82.4% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +46.1% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — +154.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.500 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — +104.0% above 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
1939 BSN NL 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games