Homer Hillebrand, baseball player, 1905-1908

Homer Hillebrand

Born: 10/10/1879 in Freeport, IL, USA

Died: 1/20/1974 in Elsinore, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-04-24 | Final Game: 1908-04-24

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Homer Hiller Henry Hillebrand

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Biography

Homer Hillebrand was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1879, who played in Major League Baseball from 1905 until 1908. Known for his skill on the mound, Hillebrand compiled a career record of 8-4 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.51. His ability to control the game was highlighted by his 70 strikeouts and one save throughout his brief yet impactful career. Hillebrand's pitching style was characterized by precision and strategic thinking, traits that were essential during the early 20th century, a time when the sport was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive phase. During his time in the league, Hillebrand contributed to the teams he played for with not only his performance but also his competitive spirit. Although his major league career was relatively short, his effectiveness on the mound left a lasting impression and showcased the talent that existed in the early days of baseball. Hillebrand's achievements, particularly his low ERA, underline his significance as a pitcher in an era where pitchers often faced unique challenges and evolving styles of play. His contributions to the game are remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 4 18 11 8 1 1 114.7 86 32 1 40 70 2.51 0

Career ERA 2.51 vs. league average 2.63 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1905 PIT NL 5 2 10 6 4 0 1 60.7 43 19 19 37 2.82 2.82 (avg) 731.9
1906 PIT NL 3 2 7 5 4 1 0 53.0 42 13 21 32 2.21 2.68 (+17%) 22.5
1908 PIT NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 1 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 131 10 31 4 2 0 10 1 7 13 0.237 0.281 0.298 0.578 -142.2

Career AVG .237 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 7.8% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 5.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 6.6% 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
1905 PIT NL 39 110 9 26 3 2 0 7 1 6 12 0.236 .248 (-5%) .307 (-8%) .322 (-7%) .629 (-8%) -142.2
1906 PIT NL 7 21 1 5 1 0 0 3 0 1 1 0.238 — — — — 0.0
1908 PIT NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 14 170 6 4 7
C 3 2 7 1 1 0
OF 7 5 9 2 2 1
P 18 11 8 30 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1905 PIT 1B 16 14 170 6 4 7
1905 PIT C 3 2 7 1 1 0
1905 PIT OF 7 5 9 2 2 1
1905 PIT P 10 6 4 11 0 0
1906 PIT P 7 5 4 19 0 2
1908 PIT P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18
Catcher 3
First Base 16
Left Field 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Princeton University Princeton NJ 1900