Rich Hill

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    • Born: March 11, 1980
    • Birthplace: Milton, Massachusetts
    • Height: 6'5"
    • Weight: 205 lbs
    • College: University of Michigan
    • Position: Starting pitcher
    • Uniform number: 53
    • Bats: Left
    • Throws: Left
    • Only member of the South Shore Baseball Club to play in the majors
  • Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher Rich Hill plays for the Baltimore Orioles.

    Hill was traded to the Orioles from the Chicago Cubs on February 2, 2009, for a player to be named later.MLB.com: Orioles trade for left-hander Hill On the same day, the Cubs traded Michael Wuertz to the Oakland Athletics for two minor-league players.

  • Baseball Career

    After playing baseball at the University of Michigan, the Cubs selected Hill in the fourth round of the 2002 amateur draft. After a few years as a minor league prospect in the Cubs farm system, Hill made his major league debut on June 15, 2005. Hill started 16 games for the Cubs in 2006, posting a 6-7 record with a 4.17 ERA. In 2007, he started 32 games, with a record of 11-8 and a 3.92 ERA.
  • Strengths

    Hill throws a 90+ mph fastball, which he compliments with an outstanding curve, and a solid change-up.Sportsnet.ca: Rich Hill
  • Weaknesses

    Hill's stamina is questionable, and his command is inconsistent.Sportsnet.ca: Rich Hill
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