Shawn Hillegas, baseball player, 1987-1993

Shawn Hillegas

Born: 8/21/1964 in Dos Palos, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-08-09 | Final Game: 1993-07-17

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

Full name: Shawn Patrick Hillegas

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Biography

Shawn Hillegas, born in 1964, was a right-handed pitcher who enjoyed a professional baseball career from 1987 until 1993. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, Hillegas played for multiple teams, showcasing his talents on the mound in an era characterized by a mix of emerging power hitters and evolving pitching styles. He finished his career with a win-loss record of 24-38 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61, reflecting the challenges he faced in a league increasingly dominated by offensive prowess. Hillegas was known for his competitive spirit and durability as a pitcher, amassing 332 strikeouts and recording 10 saves throughout his career. His contributions to his teams were not solely defined by statistics; he played a vital role in the development of younger players during his tenure, serving as a mentor in the clubhouse. As the game transitioned into the more offensive-heavy landscape of the 1990s, Hillegas's ability to adapt and compete remained a testament to his skills and resilience on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
24 38 181 62 1 1 10 515.3 521 264 54 238 332 4.61 0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 17.5% worse than 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
1987 LAD NL 4 3 12 10 0 0 0 58.0 52 23 31 51 3.57 4.29 (+17%) -
1988 LAD NL 3 4 11 10 0 0 0 56.7 54 26 17 30 4.13 3.73 (-11%) -
1988 CHW AL 3 2 6 6 0 0 0 40.0 30 14 18 26 3.15 3.73 (+16%) -
1989 CHW AL 7 11 50 13 0 0 3 119.7 132 63 51 76 4.74 3.71 (-28%) -
1990 CHW AL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 11.3 4 1 5 5 0.79 3.86 (+79%) -
1991 CLE AL 3 4 51 3 0 0 7 83.0 67 40 46 66 4.34 3.91 (-11%) -391.4
1992 NYY AL 1 8 21 9 1 1 0 78.3 96 48 33 46 5.51 3.75 (-47%) -
1992 OAK AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.7 8 2 4 3 2.35 — 0.0
1993 OAK AL 3 6 18 11 0 0 0 60.7 78 47 33 29 6.97 4.19 (-66%) -2127.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
181 29 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 16 0.069 0.156 0.069 0.225 0.0

Career AVG .069 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 51.9% below league average.

Career SLG .069 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 82.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.225 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 68.4% 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
1987 LAD NL 12 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 10 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1988 LAD NL 11 15 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHW AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHW AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CHW AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CLE AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 NYY AL 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 OAK AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 OAK AL 18 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
P 181 62 36 45 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 LAN P 12 10 4 2 1 0
1988 LAN P 11 10 3 6 1 0
1988 CHA P 6 6 7 2 0 0
1989 CHA P 50 13 5 13 3 1
1990 CHA P 7 0 2 2 0 0
1991 CLE P 51 3 7 8 0 1
1992 NYA P 21 9 6 5 3 0
1992 OAK P 5 0 1 0 0 0
1993 OAK P 18 11 1 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 181

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1993 OAK AL $210,000
1990 CHA AL $100,000
1989 CHA AL $75,000
1988 LAN NL $78,000
1987 LAN NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $525,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Middle Georgia College Cochran GA 1983, 1984