Rich Hill #35

Kansas City Royals

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B/T: L/L
6' 5"/220

Richard Joseph Hill
Status: Free Agent
Nickname: Field Of Genes
Born: 3/11/1980 in Boston, MA
Draft: 2002, Chicago Cubs, Round: 4, Overall Pick: 112
College: Michigan
MLB Debut: 6/15/2005

MiLB Career Stats

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
262	53-47	3.55	816.1	1060	1.25

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
262	53-47	3.55	816.1	1060	1.25

MLB Career Stats

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
388	90-76	4.02	1418.0	1432	1.26

G	W-L	ERA	IP	SO	WHIP
388	90-76	4.02	1418.0	1432	1.26

MiLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
52	.115	0	2	0	.299

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
52	.115	0	2	0	.299

MLB Career Stats

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
256	.113	0	13	0	.263

AB	AVG	HR	RBI	SB	OPS
256	.113	0	13	0	.263

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	52	5	6	0	2	0	.115	.164	.299
MLB Career Stats	256	4	29	0	13	0	.113	.130	.263

Year	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	SB	AVG	OBP	OPS
MiLB Career Stats	52	5	6	0	2	0	.115	.164	.299
MLB Career Stats	256	4	29	0	13	0	.113	.130	.263

Year	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	WHIP
MiLB Career Stats	53	47	3.55	262	134	3	816.1	1060	1.25
MLB Career Stats	90	76	4.02	388	250	0	1418.0	1432	1.26

Year	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	SO	WHIP
MiLB Career Stats	53	47	3.55	262	134	3	816.1	1060	1.25
MLB Career Stats	90	76	4.02	388	250	0	1418.0	1432	1.26

Splits

Duration	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	WHIP
Last 7 Games	0	2	5.00	2	2	0	9.0	9	5	8	4	1.89
Last 15 Games	-	-	---	-	-	-	---	-	-	-	-	---
Last 30 Games	-	-	---	-	-	-	---	-	-	-	-	---

Duration	W	L	ERA	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	WHIP
Last 7 Games	0	2	5.00	2	2	0	9.0	9	5	8	4	1.89
Last 15 Games	-	-	---	-	-	-	---	-	-	-	-	---
Last 30 Games	-	-	---	-	-	-	---	-	-	-	-	---

Last 3 Games	W	L	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO
7/28 vs ATL	0	1	0	4.0	3	4	6	3
7/22 @ CHC	0	1	0	5.0	6	1	2	1

Last 3 Games	W	L	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO
7/28 vs ATL	0	1	0	4.0	3	4	6	3
7/22 @ CHC	0	1	0	5.0	6	1	2	1

2025 : SP (2)

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7/13/2025 at 6:06 PM 7/13/2025 at 6:06 PM

Hill unhittable in Quakes rehab start

Latest Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	August 1, 2025	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	July 29, 2025	Kansas City Royals designated LHP Rich Hill for assignment.
	July 22, 2025	Kansas City Royals selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Omaha Storm Chasers.
	May 28, 2025	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from ACL Royals.
	May 14, 2025	LHP Rich Hill assigned to ACL Royals.
	May 14, 2025	Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract.
	September 9, 2024	Boston Red Sox released LHP Rich Hill.
	September 6, 2024	Boston Red Sox designated LHP Rich Hill for assignment.
	August 27, 2024	Boston Red Sox selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Worcester Red Sox.
	August 18, 2024	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Worcester Red Sox.
	August 17, 2024	Boston Red Sox signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract.
	November 2, 2023	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	August 4, 2023	San Diego Padres activated LHP Rich Hill.
	August 1, 2023	Pittsburgh Pirates traded LHP Rich Hill and DH Ji Man Choi to San Diego Padres for LHP Jackson Wolf, 1B Alfonso Rivas and OF Estuar Suero.
	January 5, 2023	Pittsburgh Pirates activated LHP Rich Hill.
	January 5, 2023	Pittsburgh Pirates activated LHP Rich Hill.
	January 5, 2023	Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	November 6, 2022	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	August 1, 2022	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day injured list.
	July 28, 2022	Boston Red Sox sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Portland Sea Dogs.
	July 2, 2022	Boston Red Sox placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day injured list. Left knee sprain.
	May 14, 2022	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day injured list.
	May 6, 2022	Boston Red Sox placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day injured list.
	April 24, 2022	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the bereavement list.
	April 19, 2022	Boston Red Sox placed LHP Rich Hill on the bereavement list.
	December 1, 2021	Boston Red Sox signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	December 1, 2021	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill.
	December 1, 2021	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill.
	November 3, 2021	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	July 24, 2021	New York Mets activated LHP Rich Hill.
	July 23, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays traded LHP Rich Hill to New York Mets for RHP Tommy Hunter and C Matt Dyer.
	May 1, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day injured list.
	April 30, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day injured list.
	February 17, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	February 17, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent P Rich Hill.
	February 17, 2021	Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	October 28, 2020	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	October 1, 2020	Minnesota Twins activated LHP Rich Hill.
	September 29, 2020	Minnesota Twins reassigned LHP Rich Hill to the minor leagues.
	August 19, 2020	Minnesota Twins activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day injured list.
	August 4, 2020	Minnesota Twins placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day injured list retroactive to July 31, 2020. Left shoulder fatigue.
	December 31, 2019	Minnesota Twins signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	October 31, 2019	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	September 12, 2019	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 60-day injured list.
	July 3, 2019	Los Angeles Dodgers transferred LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left forearm strain.
	June 20, 2019	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day injured list. Left forearm strain.
	April 28, 2019	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day injured list.
	April 17, 2019	Los Angeles Dodgers sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	March 28, 2019	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2019. Left knee sprain.
	June 19, 2018	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day injured list.
	June 14, 2018	Los Angeles Dodgers sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	May 20, 2018	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day disabled list. Blister on left middle finger.
	May 8, 2018	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day disabled list.
	April 18, 2018	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 15, 2018. Left third digit inflammation.
	May 16, 2017	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day disabled list.
	May 4, 2017	Los Angeles Dodgers sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.
	April 17, 2017	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day disabled list. Blister on left middle finger.
	April 16, 2017	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 10-day disabled list.
	April 7, 2017	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to April 6, 2017. Blister on left middle finger.
	December 5, 2016	Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	November 3, 2016	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	August 24, 2016	Los Angeles Dodgers activated LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list.
	August 2, 2016	Los Angeles Dodgers placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 1, 2016. Left middle finger blister.
	August 1, 2016	Oakland Athletics traded RF Josh Reddick and Rich Hill to Los Angeles Dodgers for RHP Frankie Montas, RHP Grant Holmes and RHP Jharel Cotton.
	July 30, 2016	Oakland Athletics placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 18, 2016. Left middle finger blister.
	July 2, 2016	Oakland Athletics activated LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list.
	June 27, 2016	Oakland Athletics sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Stockton Ports.
	June 9, 2016	Oakland Athletics placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 30, 2016. Left groin strain.
	November 20, 2015	Oakland Athletics signed free agent LHP Rich Hill.
	November 2, 2015	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	September 8, 2015	Boston Red Sox selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Pawtucket Red Sox.
	August 14, 2015	Boston Red Sox signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract.
	August 14, 2015	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	June 24, 2015	Syracuse Chiefs released LHP Rich Hill.
	June 12, 2015	Syracuse Chiefs activated LHP Rich Hill from the 7-day disabled list.
	June 8, 2015	Syracuse Chiefs placed LHP Rich Hill on the 7-day disabled list.
	March 3, 2015	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Syracuse Chiefs.
	February 28, 2015	Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	October 30, 2014	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	September 2, 2014	New York Yankees selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	September 1, 2014	New York Yankees sent LHP Rich Hill outright to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	August 29, 2014	New York Yankees designated LHP Rich Hill for assignment.
	August 5, 2014	New York Yankees selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	August 2, 2014	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated LHP Rich Hill from the 7-day disabled list.
	July 26, 2014	Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders placed LHP Rich Hill on the 7-day disabled list.
	July 17, 2014	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
	July 16, 2014	New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract.
	July 9, 2014	Los Angeles Angels released LHP Rich Hill.
	July 5, 2014	Los Angeles Angels designated LHP Rich Hill for assignment.
	July 1, 2014	Boston Red Sox traded LHP Rich Hill to Los Angeles Angels for cash.
	April 1, 2014	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	January 29, 2014	Boston Red Sox signed free agent Rich Hill.
	March 11, 2013	Cleveland Indians selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Columbus Clippers.
	February 7, 2013	Cleveland Indians signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	February 7, 2013	Rich Hill roster status changed by Columbus Clippers.
	February 7, 2013	Rich Hill assigned to Indians Extended Spring Training.
	November 30, 2012	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	September 1, 2012	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the 60-day disabled list.
	August 19, 2012	Portland Sea Dogs sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	August 17, 2012	Rich Hill assigned to Portland Sea Dogs from GCL Red Sox.
	August 13, 2012	sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to GCL Red Sox.
	July 6, 2012	Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
	June 10, 2012	Boston Red Sox placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 9, 2012. Left forearm soreness.
	April 27, 2012	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list.
	April 20, 2012	Salem Red Sox sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	April 13, 2012	Rich Hill assigned to Salem Red Sox.
	April 7, 2012	sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Greenville Drive.
	April 4, 2012	Boston Red Sox placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 26, 2012. Recovering from June 2011 Tommy John surgery.
	February 21, 2012	Boston Red Sox selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Pawtucket Red Sox.
	December 13, 2011	Boston Red Sox signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	December 13, 2011	Rich Hill assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	December 12, 2011	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	October 31, 2011	Boston Red Sox activated LHP Rich Hill from the 60-day disabled list.
	June 27, 2011	Boston Red Sox transferred LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.
	June 3, 2011	Boston Red Sox placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 2, 2011. Left elbow sprain.
	May 5, 2011	Boston Red Sox selected the contract of LHP Rich Hill from Pawtucket Red Sox.
	December 16, 2010	Boston Red Sox signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	December 16, 2010	Rich Hill assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	October 8, 2010	Boston Red Sox sent Rich Hill outright to Pawtucket Red Sox.
	September 13, 2010	Boston Red Sox selected the contract of Rich Hill from Pawtucket Red Sox.
	June 30, 2010	Rich Hill assigned to Pawtucket Red Sox from Boston Red Sox.
	June 30, 2010	LHP Rich Hill elected free agency.
	June 30, 2010	Boston Red Sox signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract.
	April 6, 2010	LHP Rich Hill assigned to Memphis Redbirds from St. Louis Cardinals.
	January 26, 2010	St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent LHP Rich Hill to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
	October 30, 2009	Baltimore Orioles sent Rich Hill outright to Norfolk Tides.
	September 1, 2009	Rich Hill roster status changed by Baltimore Orioles.
	July 29, 2009	Baltimore Orioles placed LHP Rich Hill on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 28, 2009. Left shoulder inflammation.
	May 16, 2009	Baltimore Orioles activated LHP Rich Hill from the 15-day disabled list.
	April 29, 2009	Frederick Keys sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Norfolk Tides.
	April 23, 2009	Baltimore Orioles sent LHP Rich Hill on a rehab assignment to Frederick Keys.

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Awards

SOU Pitcher of the Week

Week
05/01/2005	West Tenn Diamond Jaxx	SOU

PCL Pitcher of the Week

Week
08/21/2005	Iowa Cubs	PCL
04/16/2006	Iowa Cubs	PCL
06/04/2006	Iowa Cubs	PCL

MiLB.com Breakthrough Performer

Year
2005	Iowa Cubs	PCL

MiLB.com Triple-A Breakthrough Performer

Year
2005	Iowa Cubs	PCL

PCL Mid-Season All-Star

Year
2006	Iowa Cubs	PCL

Triple-A All-Star Game Top Star, PCL

Year
2006	Iowa Cubs	PCL

PCL Post-Season All-Star

Year
2006	Iowa Cubs	PCL

Baseball America Triple-A All-Star

Year
2006	Iowa Cubs	PCL

AL Pitcher of the Month

Month
05/2016	Oakland Athletics	AL
05/2021	Tampa Bay Rays	AL

NL Pitcher of the Month

Month
07/2017	Los Angeles Dodgers	NL

Tony Conigliaro Award

Year
2019	Los Angeles Dodgers	NL

Red Sox Good Guy Award

Year
2022	Boston Red Sox	AL

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League Rankings

Home Runs

	HR
2023	23	in
2023	8	in NL
2023	15	in NL
2018	20	in NL
2018	0	in CAL
2007	27	in NL

Strikeouts

	SO
2017	166	in NL
2017	5	in CAL
2007	183	in NL

Hit By Pitch

	HBP
2021	16	in
2021	8	in NL
2021	8	in AL
2018	8	in NL
2018	0	in CAL
2017	9	in NL
2017	2	in CAL
2016	8	in
2016	0	in NL
2016	8	in AL
2016	0	in CAL
2007	12	in NL

Innings Pitched

	IP
2007	195.0	in NL

Wins

	Wins
2018	11	in NL
2018	0	in CAL
2017	12	in NL
2017	1	in CAL

Triples

	3B
2023	4	in
2023	1	in NL
2023	3	in NL
2022	6	in AL
2022	0	in EAS

Runs

	R
2023	98	in
2023	28	in NL
2023	70	in NL

Doubles

	2B
2023	44	in
2023	7	in NL
2023	37	in NL

Hits

	H
2023	165	in
2023	36	in NL
2023	129	in NL

Losses

	Losses
2023	14	in
2023	4	in NL
2023	10	in NL

Total Bases

	TB
2023	286	in
2023	69	in NL
2023	217	in NL

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MiLB Career Stats

MLB Career Stats

MiLB Career Stats

MLB Career Stats

Splits

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Rich Hill's ten strikeouts

Rich Hill K's eight

Rich Hill strikes out nine for Triple-A Omaha

Rich Hill's four strikeouts

Rich Hill's two strikeouts

Rancho Cucamonga's Hill finishes five no-hit innings

Hill unhittable in Quakes rehab start

Latest Transactions

Awards

SOU Pitcher of the Week

PCL Pitcher of the Week

MiLB.com Breakthrough Performer

MiLB.com Triple-A Breakthrough Performer

PCL Mid-Season All-Star

Triple-A All-Star Game Top Star, PCL

PCL Post-Season All-Star

Baseball America Triple-A All-Star

AL Pitcher of the Month

NL Pitcher of the Month

Tony Conigliaro Award

Red Sox Good Guy Award

League Rankings

Home Runs

Strikeouts

Hit By Pitch

Innings Pitched

Wins

Triples

Runs

Doubles

Hits

Losses

Total Bases