Shawn Hill facts for kids
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Hill with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2012
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| Born: April 28, 1981 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
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| June 29, 2004, for the Montreal Expos | |||||||||||||||||
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| Win–loss record | 10–18 | ||||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 4.69 | ||||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 151 | ||||||||||||||||
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Shawn Richard Hill, born on April 28, 1981, is a Canadian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. These include the Montreal Expos (who later became the Washington Nationals), the San Diego Padres, and the Toronto Blue Jays. Shawn also proudly represented Team Canada at the 2004 Summer Olympics, where his team finished in fourth place.
Contents
- Shawn Hill's Early Baseball Days
- Shawn Hill's Major League Career
- Playing for the Montreal Expos and Washington Nationals
- Time with the San Diego Padres
- First Time with the Toronto Blue Jays
- Playing for the Florida Marlins
- Time with the York Revolution
- Second Time with the Toronto Blue Jays
- Playing for the Detroit Tigers
- Third Time with the York Revolution
- Third Time with the Toronto Blue Jays
- Playing for the Chicago White Sox
- Second Time with the Detroit Tigers
- Fourth Time with the York Revolution
- Shawn Hill's Pitching Style
- Shawn Hill's Personal Life
- See also
Shawn Hill's Early Baseball Days
Shawn Hill played baseball during his high school years. He attended Bishop Reding Catholic Secondary School in Milton, Ontario, Canada.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
Shawn was first chosen by the San Diego Padres in the 1999 MLB draft. However, he decided not to sign with them. The very next year, the Montreal Expos drafted him. He was picked in the sixth round.
In his minor league career, Shawn played 82 games. He had a record of 32 wins and 24 losses. His earned run average (ERA) was 3.16 over five seasons. This shows he was a very good pitcher. Shawn also got four hits, including two home runs, in 14 times at bat. In 2003, he played in the All-Star Futures Game for the World team.
Shawn Hill's Major League Career
Playing for the Montreal Expos and Washington Nationals
Shawn Hill made his first appearance in Major League Baseball on June 29, 2004. He played against the Philadelphia Phillies. In this game, he pitched for a short time.
On July 4, 2004, Shawn was the winning pitcher in a special game. It was the last time two Canadian MLB teams played each other. The Expos beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4. This game was played in Puerto Rico. Shawn finished his 2004 season with one win and two losses.
Shawn missed all of the 2005 season. He had a surgery called Tommy John surgery to fix his arm. He was also on the list for the 2006 World Baseball Classic but did not play. He returned to pitch for the Washington Nationals on May 27, 2006. He pitched well, allowing only one run. However, his season was cut short again due to another injury.
In 2007, Shawn started as a top pitcher for the Nationals. He often pitched six or more innings. He also allowed very few runs in his games. On May 11, he had to leave a game early because of elbow pain. This put him on the disabled list. He returned on August 14 and pitched a great game. He allowed only one hit and struck out seven batters.
Shawn's 2008 season was also shortened by injuries. He had arm problems and had surgery in September 2008. This surgery removed small bone pieces from his right elbow.
In March 2009, the Washington Nationals decided to release Shawn Hill.
Time with the San Diego Padres
Shawn signed a new contract with the San Diego Padres on March 23, 2009. However, he only pitched in three games for them.
On June 24, 2009, Shawn had his second Tommy John surgery. This is a major surgery for pitchers. He was released by the Padres in October.
First Time with the Toronto Blue Jays
On January 22, 2010, Shawn signed a contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He spent most of 2010 playing in the minor leagues. He pitched very well for the Blue Jays' minor league teams. His ERA was 1.61 in 11 starts.
On September 6, 2010, Shawn was called up to the Toronto Blue Jays. This was his first time playing in the major leagues in over two years. He pitched well, but his team lost the game. Shawn finished the season with one win and two losses. He had a 2.61 ERA in four games. On November 15, 2010, the Blue Jays released him. Shawn is one of only four Canadian players to have played for both the Toronto Blue Jays and the Montreal Expos.
Playing for the Florida Marlins
On January 24, 2011, Shawn signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins. He played in only four spring training games. He was released by the Marlins on April 2. He did not play for any team for the rest of 2011.
Time with the York Revolution
On May 5, 2012, Shawn signed with the York Revolution. This team is part of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He played in seven games, winning two and losing none. His ERA was 2.43.
Second Time with the Toronto Blue Jays
On June 18, 2012, the Blue Jays signed Shawn Hill again. He was added to their major league team on September 24. After the season, he chose to become a free agent instead of going to their minor league team.
Playing for the Detroit Tigers
On November 24, 2012, Shawn signed a contract with the Detroit Tigers. He spent the entire 2013 season in the minor leagues. He started 26 games, with a record of 4 wins and 14 losses. He became a free agent in November.
Third Time with the York Revolution
On March 21, 2014, Shawn signed with the York Revolution for a third time. However, he did not play in any games for them.
Third Time with the Toronto Blue Jays
On March 24, 2014, Shawn signed another minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He started the season with their Double-A team. He then moved up to the Triple-A team in May, but returned to Double-A in June.
Playing for the Chicago White Sox
On June 11, 2014, the Blue Jays traded Shawn to the Chicago White Sox. He was sent to their Triple-A team. He was released by this team on August 10.
Second Time with the Detroit Tigers
On August 12, 2014, Shawn signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers again. He became a free agent in November after the season ended.
Fourth Time with the York Revolution
On April 3, 2015, Shawn signed with the York Revolution for a fourth time. He became a free agent after the season. In 17 games, he had 3 wins and 8 losses. His ERA was 4.46.
Shawn Hill's Pitching Style
Shawn Hill was known as a "sinker/slider" pitcher. This means he mainly threw two types of pitches: a sinker and a slider. When he was healthy, more than half of the balls hit against him were groundballs. This shows his pitches were effective at getting batters to hit the ball downwards.
Shawn Hill's Personal Life
Shawn is married to Ashley Jenne. They live in Viera, Florida during the off-season. Shawn and Ashley have two daughters and one son.
See also
- List of Major League Baseball players from Canada
