Eric Hillman

Born: 4/27/1966 in Gary, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-05-18 | Final Game: 1994-05-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'10" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: John Eric Hillman

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Biography

Eric Hillman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1992 to 1994. Born in 1966, Hillman made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets and later played for the Colorado Rockies. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 4 wins and 14 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.85. He recorded a total of 96 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the majors. Hillman's playing style was characterized by his versatility on the mound, as he often took on various roles within the pitching staff. Despite the challenges he faced in terms of consistency, Hillman's contributions were significant during a period when the game was experiencing a shift toward more offensive production. His tenure in the league reflected the competitive nature of the early 1990s, an era marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and a demand for pitchers who could adapt to evolving game strategies. After retiring from professional play, Hillman remained a part of the baseball community, contributing to the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
4	14	49	36	3	1	0	232.0	285	125	30	45	96	4.85	0

Career ERA 4.85 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 17.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1992	NYN	NL	2	2	11	8	0	0	52.3	67	31	10	16	5.33	3.75 (-42%)	-1785.0
1993	NYN	NL	2	9	27	22	3	1	145.0	173	64	24	60	3.97	4.19 (+5%)	1398.7
1994	NYN	NL	0	3	11	6	0	0	34.7	45	30	11	20	7.79	4.51 (-73%)	-1715.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
49	65	2	8	1	0	0	0	0	0	25	0.123	0.136	0.138	0.275	0.0

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 58.7% below league average.

Career SLG .138 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.275 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1992	NYN	NL	11	13	0	1	0	7	0.077	—	—	—	—
1993	NYN	NL	27	44	2	7	1	14	0.159	—	—	—	—
1994	NYN	NL	11	8	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	49	36	14	32	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1992	NYN	P	11	8	1	7	0	0
1993	NYN	P	27	22	11	21	4	1
1994	NYN	P	11	6	2	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	49

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1994	NYN	NL	$170,000
Total Career Earnings			$170,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Eastern Illinois University	Charleston	IL	1985, 1986, 1987