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| Born: (1980-03-11)March 11, 1980 (age 45) Milton, Massachusetts, U.S. | |||||||||||||||
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| June 15, 2005, for the Chicago Cubs | |||||||||||||||
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| Win–loss record | 90–76 | ||||||||||||||
| Earned run average | 4.02 | ||||||||||||||
| Strikeouts | 1,432 | ||||||||||||||
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Richard Joseph Hill (born March 11, 1980), nicknamed "Dick Mountain",[1] is an American professionalbaseballpitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theChicago Cubs,Baltimore Orioles,Boston Red Sox,Cleveland Indians,Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim,New York Yankees,Oakland Athletics,Los Angeles Dodgers,Minnesota Twins,Tampa Bay Rays,New York Mets,Pittsburgh Pirates,San Diego Padres, andKansas City Royals. He is tied withEdwin Jackson for the MLB record by playing for fourteen teams. He has played during each MLB season from 2005 through 2025, and was theoldest active MLB player in 2024 and 2025.
Hill played college baseball for theMichigan Wolverines. He was chosen three times in theMLB draft, in 1999, 2001, and 2002, before signing with the Cubs. He has earned both American League and National LeaguePitcher of the Month honors. Hill is the only pitcher in MLB history with aperfect game broken up by a ninth-inning fielding error and with ano-hitter broken up in extra innings by awalk-off home run, both of which occurred in the same game in 2017.
Hill was born and raised inMilton, Massachusetts. Hill is naturally right-handed but became a left-handed pitcher thanks to his older brother, John.[2] Hill played forMilton High School's varsity baseball team as a freshman. He is one of four players to do so in the school's history.[3] He was drafted by theCincinnati Reds in the 36th round of the1999 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft[4] but opted to playcollege baseball for theMichigan Wolverines.[5]
As a freshman, he struggled with a 9.23earned run average (ERA) in 13 games,[6] but he became a full-time member starter as a sophomore, posting a record of 3–5 with a 3.84 ERA in 15 games, including onecomplete gameshutout.[6] In 2000 and 2001, he playedcollegiate summer baseball for theChatham A's of theCape Cod Baseball League.[7][8]
He was drafted again in the seventh round of the2001 MLB Draft by theAnaheim Angels but decided to return to the Wolverines.[9] In his junior season at Michigan in 2002, he was 3–7 with a 3.55 ERA in 15 games, including eight complete games and two shutouts, and striking out 104 whilewalking only 38.[6]
Hill was selected in the fourth round of the2002 Major League Baseball draft by theChicago Cubs and signed on July 10, 2002, receiving a $302,000 signing bonus.[10] He had been rated as having one of the bestcurveballs in the draft but mechanical and control issues kept him out of the early rounds.[11] He began his professional career with theBoise Hawks of theNorthwest League, where he was 0–2 with an 8.36 ERA in six games.[12] In 2003 with Boise, he was 1–6 with a 4.35 ERA in 14 starts[12] and led the league in strikeouts with 99.[13] He was promoted to theLansing Lugnuts of theMidwest League, where he was 0–1 with a 2.76 ERA in 15 games (4 starts).[12]
In 2004, he was promoted again to theDaytona Cubs of theFlorida State League. He was 7–6 with a 4.03 ERA in 28 games, 19 starts, with 136 strikeouts.[12]Baseball America said Hill had the best curveball in the Cubs organization.[13]
Hill began the 2005 season with theWest Tenn Diamond Jaxx of theSouthern League. He made 10 starts in Double-A, with a 4–3 record and 3.28 ERA with 90 strikeouts.[12] He earned a May promotion to theTriple-AIowa Cubs of thePacific Coast League.[14] In 11 games for Iowa, he was 6–1 with a 3.60 ERA and 92 strikeouts.[12] He earnedMilb.com distinctions as breakthrough performer of the year.[15]
Hill made his major league debut on June 15, 2005, against theFlorida Marlins. He pitched one inning of relief, giving up two runs on three hits, and did not factor into the decision. He struck outCarlos Delgado for his first major league strikeout.[16]
Hill's first start was on July 25, 2005, subbing for the oft-injuredKerry Wood against theSan Francisco Giants. Once again he gave up two earned runs, but lasted five innings. The game was memorable due to Hill tripping over third-base on his way to the plate after aTodd Walker drive down the right-field line. With just one out and the score tied,[17] Walker was forced to stop at first base, andJerry Hairston Jr. (who was behind Hill) at second. Hill did not score, and returned to third base unhurt. He did not factor into the decision, a Cubs' victory.[18] He finished the season with an 0–2 record in 10 games (23+2⁄3 innings) while making four starts. His ERA was 9.13 and he struck out 21 while walking 17.[19]
Hill started the 2006 season in Triple-A but was called up on May 4 to start against theArizona Diamondbacks.[20] He gained attention in Chicago later in the month during the cross-town classic with theChicago White Sox. On May 20, Hill lost to the White Sox 7–0, and was the starter in the game that sawA. J. Pierzynski run over Cubs catcherMichael Barrett at the plate in a huge collision. Hill was sent back to Triple-A Iowa the next day.[21] He made 15 starts for Iowa and was 7–1 with a 1.98 ERA and 135 strikeouts.[12] He was selected to the mid-season Pacific Coast League all-star game, where he was the top star, and he was later selected as a postseason all-star and Baseball America Triple-A All-Star.[15]
Hill returned to the majors on July 27 with a start against theSt. Louis Cardinals. He lasted only3+1⁄3 innings, giving up four runs on six hits and walking three.[22] On August 1, he defeated the Diamondbacks for his first major league victory, and on August 6, he got his second win and his first win streak. On September 6, Hill fanned 11 batters in a victory over thePittsburgh Pirates.[23][24] Hill's first complete game and shutout came against theCincinnati Reds on September 16, in which he fanned 10 and allowed just two hits.[23] Hill threw the only two complete games by a Cubs pitcher in 2006.[25] He was a solid contributor in the rotation after being called back up, posting a 6–3 record with a 2.93 ERA in the final two months of the season.[23]
Hill was the fourth starter in the Cubs'Opening Day rotation, followingCarlos Zambrano,Ted Lilly, andJason Marquis.[26] He pitched against theMilwaukee Brewers for his first start of the 2007 season, throwing a perfect game through the first five innings, finishing with allowing one run and one hit over 7 innings pitched.[27] He continued to excel during April, leading some to speculate that he would become the ace in the Cubs rotation as he pitched 18 consecutive innings without an earned run.[28]
Cubs catcherMichael Barrett described Hill's signature pitch as follows:
[Hill's] curveball is so electric that the first couple of times I caught him, I had a tendency to come up on the curve because it bites so much. You just don't see a left-handed curveball like that anymore. When he's good, it doesn't hang, and it's nearly unhittable.[29]
Hill suffered a setback in Philadelphia, where he took his second loss of the season, giving up five runs and leaving the game before getting any outs in the sixth inning. His next start, in New York City, produced similar results and was his third loss.[30] Cubs' managerLou Piniella pointed to control problems.[31] The troubles continued in San Diego during his next start, where he picked up his third consecutive loss, giving up four home runs to thePadres in a 5–1 loss. Piniella extended his analysis of Hill's throwing: "Not the same pitcher that left spring training. He was missing his spots. Some of those pitches that were hit out of the park, the catcher was sitting on the outside corner and the balls are inside, but they might have been outside. He's got to keep working. He's not throwing as hard, either, for whatever reason."[32]
Hill rebounded in his next three starts, going 21 innings and giving up only two earned runs. Hill had 11 strikeouts against theBraves on June 7. For the season he was 11–8 with a 3.92 ERA in 32 starts with 183 strikeouts.[30]
Hill started game 3 of the2007 National League Division Series against the Diamondbacks. OutfielderChris Young homered off the first pitch of the game and Hill only lasted three innings, allowing six hits and three runs as the Cubs were swept in the series.[33][34]
Hill reworked his delivery duringspring training after some initial issues with his command[35] but remained a starter as the 2008 season began.[36] He struggled from the outset, making five starts with a 1–0 record and 4.12 ERA, striking out 15 but also walking 18.[37] In his final start, against theSt. Louis Cardinals on May 2, he walked four of the first six batters he faced and was removed in the first inning. On May 3, he was optioned back to Triple-A Iowa to improve his control.[38]
Hill continued to have control problems in the minors and was placed ondisabled list with a back strain on May 17. He suffered from various muscle strains the rest of the season,[13] making only 13 starts in the minors for Iowa, Daytona, and theArizona League Cubs. He was 4–7 with a 5.85 ERA and 44 walks in47+2⁄3 innings the minors in 2008. He played for theTigres de Aragua of theVenezuelan Winter League after the season and was 1–2 with a 6.86 ERA in 21 innings, walking 23 while striking out 16.[12]
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On February 2, 2009, Hill was traded to theBaltimore Orioles for aplayer to be named later,[39] which later converted to cash considerations.[40]
Hill suffered an elbow injury in spring training and began the season on the disabled list. He made his Orioles debut on May 16, going5+2⁄3 innings with six strikeouts and earning a win.[41][42] He started 13 games for Baltimore with a 3–3 record, a 7.80 ERA, and 46 strikeouts in57+2⁄3 innings.[19][43] On July 29, it was revealed that Hill had a tornlabrum in his left shoulder and had been pitching through it all season. He was placed on the disabled list for the rest of the season[44] and underwent surgery to repair the labrum on August 8.[45] Hill was outrighted off the 40-man roster on October 30[46] and elected free agency on November 3.[47]
On January 26, 2010, Hill signed a minor league contract with theSt. Louis Cardinals with aninvitation to spring training.General managerJohn Mozeliak said that Hill had recovered from his surgery and was expected to compete for the fifth starter job.[48] Hill struggled in spring training, which was frustrating for him.[49] He was beaten out byJaime García in the battle for a spot in the rotation.[50]
Hill was assigned to the Triple-AMemphis Redbirds,[51] where he had a 4–3 record in 23 games with a 4.30 ERA and 47 strikeouts in 46 innings. He only made four starts, and was instead used primarily out of the bullpen for the first time in his career.[12] On June 30, he opted out of his contract with St. Louis and became a free agent.[13]
On June 30, 2010, Hill signed a minor league contract with theBoston Red Sox. He was assigned to the Triple-APawtucket Red Sox.[52] He appeared in 19 games for Pawtucket, six of which were starts, and had a 3–1 record and 3.74 ERA.[12] Hill was called up to the Red Sox major league roster on September 13[53] and made his Red Sox debut in relief against theSeattle Mariners the following day, retiring the one batter he faced and recording the win.[54] He appeared in six games the rest of the season, working four innings in relief, striking out three, walking one, and allowing no runs.[55] At the end of the season, he was outrighted to the minors[15] and became a free agent on November 6.[19]
The Red Sox re-signed Hill to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training on December 16, 2010.[15] Hill transitioned to a "sidewinder" pitcher during spring training and outperformed other relievers trying to make the roster but was optioned back to Pawtucket to start the season.[56] He appeared in 10 games in the minors, pitching 16 innings and had a 1.12 ERA with one save.[12] His contract was then purchased by the Red Sox, and he was called up to the majors on May 5.[57]
On May 29, Hill injured his left throwing elbow and on June 9, he underwentTommy John surgery to repair a tornulner collateral ligament.[13][58] In nine games with the Red Sox in 2011, he pitched eight innings, striking out 12, walking three, and giving up no runs.[19] On December 12, Hill was non-tendered and became a free agent.[59]
On December 30, 2011, the Red Sox again re-signed Hill to a minor-league contract that included a spring training invitation.[60] His recovery progressed ahead of schedule, and he made his first rehab appearance in the minors with theGreenville Drive on April 7, 2012.[61] He made 16 minor league rehab appearances, across five different levels, and had a 2.20 ERA with 27 strikeouts and five walks.[12] He rejoined the Red Sox roster on April 27.[13] He experienced renewed soreness in his elbow on June 10 and was placed on the disabled list.[62] He was diagnosed with a strained flexor muscle,[63] and he didn't rejoin the Red Sox until September 1.[64] He pitched in 25 games for the Red Sox in 2012, with a 1.83 ERA in19+2⁄3 innings and 21 strikeouts.[65] He was non-tendered again on November 30 and became a free agent.[66]
On February 7, 2013, Hill signed a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training with theCleveland Indians.[15]Terry Francona, Hill's manager with the Red Sox, was now the manager in Cleveland and was impressed with Hill's stuff and injury comeback. On March 11, the Indians purchased his contract and added him to the 40-man roster.[67] He made the opening day roster as a relief pitcher.[68]
Hill appeared in a career-high 63 games in 2013, working38+2⁄3 innings and was 1–2 with a 6.28 ERA. He also struck out 51 batters while walking 29.[19] His average inherited runners stranded rate was 11.88. He was among the leaders in inherited runners stranded with 51.[69] He became a free agent after the season.[70]
Hill signed a minor league contract to return to the Red Sox on February 9, 2014, which included an invitation to spring training.[71] Hill reported late to the team following the death of his newborn son Brooks at the end of February.[72] The late start caused him to fall behind other relievers in spring training. He did not make the opening day roster[73] and was assigned to the Triple-APawtucket Red Sox,[15] where he had a 3.23 ERA in 25 games.[12]
Hill was traded to theLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim for cash on July 1, 2014.[74] He appeared in just two games for the Angels, both parts of a doubleheader played that day. In the first game, he allowed a single and walked two batters, and in the second game, he walked the one batter he faced and threw a wild pitch.[75][76][77] He was designated for assignment on July 5 and released within a week.[13][78][79]
On July 17, 2014, Hill signed a minor-league contract with theNew York Yankees and joined the Triple-AScranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.[80] He pitched in four RailRiders games and did not allow a run.[12] The Yankees promoted him to the major leagues on August 5.[81] He was designated for assignment on August 29[82] and outrighted back to Triple-A but was re-added to the Yankees roster on September 2.[15] With New York and Los Angeles in 2014, he appeared in 14 games, working a total of5+1⁄3 innings with a 1.69 ERA. He pitched primarily to left-handed batters, whom he had more success against.[83]
On February 27, 2015, Hill signed a minor league deal with theWashington Nationals that included an invitation to spring training.[84] Even though he was signed after spring training began, managerMatt Williams said Hill would compete for a bullpen spot on the team.[85] Despite pitching well in spring training games, Hill did not make the opening day roster and was assigned to the Triple-ASyracuse Chiefs on April 4. He said he was disappointed by the decision.[86] He appeared in 25 games for the Chiefs, working21+2⁄3 innings for a 2–2 record and 2.91 ERA.[12] He opted out of his contract with the Nationals on June 24.[12][87]
Hill was determined to become a starting pitcher again.[88] On July 28, 2015, after not receiving any other offers, Hill signed with theLong Island Ducks of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball as a starter.[89] He made two starts with the Ducks. On August 9, he struck out 14Camden Riversharks batters in six innings, tying the franchise record.[90] He pitched 11 innings for the Ducks over those two starts, with 21 strikeouts, only three walks two hits, and no runs allowed.[12]
Hill signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox on August 14, 2015.[91] He made five starts for Triple-A Pawtucket and was 3–2 with a 2.78 ERA.[12] Hill was brought up from Pawtucket on September 8[92] and made his first MLB start since 2009 on September 13, giving up one hit over seven innings, while striking out 10 batters and walking one.[93] On September 25, Hill pitched a complete game two-hitter, striking out 10 batters for the third consecutive start.[94] In four starts for the Red Sox, he was 2–1 with a 1.55 ERA and 36 strikeouts.[95]
On November 17, 2015, Hill agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with theOakland Athletics.[96] After spring training, Hill was named the fifth starter,[97] but ended up starting on Opening Day after planned starterSonny Gray was hospitalized withfood poisoning.[98] With the Athletics, Hill had a 2.25 ERA and a record of 9–3 in 14 starts.[99] Hill was namedAmerican League Pitcher of the Month for May after posting a 5–1 record with a 2.13 ERA and 37 strikeouts in six starts.[100]
On August 1, 2016, the Athletics traded Hill andJosh Reddick to theLos Angeles Dodgers for pitching prospectsGrant Holmes,Jharel Cotton, andFrankie Montas.[101] He made his Dodgers debut on August 24, pitching six scoreless innings and earning the win in a 1–0 game against theSan Francisco Giants.[102] On September 10 against theMiami Marlins, Hill pitched sevenperfect innings before exiting the game. It was the first time in major league history that a manager had pulled a pitcher that late in the game with a perfect game in reach.[103][104] In six starts for the Dodgers, he was 3–2 with a 1.83 ERA.[105]
Hill started the second game of the2016 National League Division Series against theWashington Nationals, pitching well for three innings before allowing a three-run home run toJose Lobaton in the fourth inning of what became a 5–2 loss.[106] He came back to pitch on short rest in the deciding game five, pitching2+2⁄3 innings in a game the Dodgers eventually won 4–3.[107] In game three of the2016 National League Championship Series, Hill allowed two hits in six innings in the Dodgers victory over theChicago Cubs.[108] However, the Cubs came back and beat the Dodgers in six games to win the series.[109]
On December 5, 2016, the Dodgers re-signed Hill to a three-year, $48 million, contract.[110]
In his first start of 2017, against the San Diego Padres on April 5, Hill pitched five innings but left the game with a blister on his left middle finger. Two days later, on April 7, Hill was placed on the 10-day disabled list.[111] On April 17, Hill was again placed on the 10-day disabled list due to the same finger blister lingering, marking the second time in almost 11 days that Hill went on the disabled list.[112] He returned to the rotation to earn National League Pitcher of the Month honors in July with a 4–0 record, 1.45 ERA, and 40 strikeouts against only 5 walks in 5 starts.[113]
On August 23, 2017, against thePittsburgh Pirates, Hill pitched aperfect game through eight innings until a fielding error byLogan Forsythe in the ninth inning. He remained in the game for the tenth inning but hisno-hitter ended by a walk-off home run byJosh Harrison. It was the first extra-innings walk-off home run to break up a no-hitter, and second walk-off hit to end a no-hitter, followingHarvey Haddix in 1959.[114] It was also the first perfect game broken up by a ninth-inning error in MLB history,[115] and Hill became the first pitcher sinceLefty Leifield of the1906 Pittsburgh Pirates to lose a decision despite throwing at least nine innings and allowing one or fewer hits and no walks.[116] For the 2017 season, he was 12–8 with a 3.32 ERA in 25 starts.[19] Hill pitched in one game in the2017 NLDS, allowing two runs in four innings. In one start in the2017 NLCS, he limited the Cubs to one run on three hits in five innings, while striking out eight. In two starts in the2017 World Series versus theHouston Astros, he allowed a total of two runs on seven hits in8+2⁄3 innings with 12 strikeouts.[117]
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Through the first two months of the 2018 season, Hill landed on the disabled list twice due to recurring blister issues in his pitching hand. He was 11–5 with a 3.66 ERA in 25 appearances, 24 of them starts.[19]
Hill started in Game 4 of the2018 World Series for the Dodgers, and pitched through six innings against the Boston Red Sox, allowing only one hit and thrown 91 pitches. He was then controversially pulled from the game by managerDave Roberts after striking outEduardo Núñez. The Red Sox scored nine runs after Hill's departure from the game in an eventual 9–6 loss by the Dodgers, who lost the series the next game.[118]
After beginning the season in the Dodgers rotation, Hill suffered a left forearm strain in a game on June 19 and was placed on the disabled list.[119] He rejoined the team in September and finished the season 4–1 with a 2.45 ERA in 13 starts.[19] He was awarded theTony Conigliaro Award for his perseverance during his playing career.[120]
On December 31, 2019, Hill signed a one-year contract with theMinnesota Twins.[121] On July 29, 2020, he made his Twins debut.[122] Hill appeared in 8 games in 2020, compiling a 2–2 record with 3.03 ERA and 31 strikeouts in38+2⁄3 innings pitched.[19]
On February 17, 2021, Hill signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with theTampa Bay Rays.[123] He had a career-high 13 strikeouts on May 25, taking the loss against theKansas City Royals after allowing two runs in 8 innings.[124][125] He was named American League Pitcher of the Month for May.[126] In 19 starts for the Rays, Hill registered a 6-4 record and 3.87 ERA with 91 strikeouts in95+1⁄3 innings.[19]
On July 23, 2021, Hill was traded to theNew York Mets for pitcherTommy Hunter and minor league catcher Matt Dyer.[127] Hill made 12 starts and one relief appearance for the Mets, with a 1–4 record and 3.84 ERA to finish 2021.[19]
On December 1, 2021, Hill signed a one-year contract to return to the Red Sox.[128] He opened the season in Boston's starting rotation. In late April, Hill spent several days on thebereavement list following the death of his father.[129] He was on the COVID-related injured list from May 6 to 14[130][131] and was placed on the injured list on July 2, due to a left knee strain, following a start atWrigley Field.[132] He returned to the team on August 1.[133] In 26 starts with Boston during 2022, Hill posted an 8–7 record with 4.27 ERA while striking out 109 batters in124+1⁄3 innings.[19]
On November 6, 2022, Hill elected free agency.[134][13]
On January 5, 2023, Hill signed a one-year, $8 million contract with thePittsburgh Pirates.[135] In 22 starts, he was 7–10 with a 4.76 ERA.[19]
On August 1, 2023, Hill andJi-man Choi were traded to theSan Diego Padres forAlfonso Rivas, Estuar Suero, andJackson Wolf.[136] Hill pitched in 10 games, with five starts, and was 1–4 with a 8.23 ERA.[19] On September 12, Hill was waived by the Padres.[137]
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On August 18, 2024, Hill agreed to a minor league contract with the Red Sox.[138] After one scoreless start with the Triple-AWorcester Red Sox, he was selected to the major league roster on August 27.[139] Hill made a relief appearance for the Red Sox on August 29, making him the oldest active MLB player and only player to have played in each of the 20 MLB seasons from 2005 through 2024.[140][141] In four appearances for Boston, he recorded a 4.91 ERA with five strikeouts over3+2⁄3 innings of work. Hill was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on September 6,[142] then released on September 9.[143]
On May 13, 2025, Hill agreed to a minor league contract with theKansas City Royals,[144] and was assigned to the club's facility inSurprise, Arizona ahead of an assignment with the Triple-AOmaha Storm Chasers.[145] Although the contract gave him theoption to become a free agent on June 15 and Hill had not been promoted to the majors by that point, he chose not to opt out of the deal and to remain with the Royals in Omaha.[146] On July 22, Hill was called up by the Royals. He made his season debut as the starting pitcher against the Cubs that same day, tyingEdwin Jackson for the most teams played for in league history, with 14.[147] Hill became the 18th pitcher to start a game at age 45 or older and the sixth in the 21st century, joiningJamie Moyer,Roger Clemens,Randy Johnson,Tim Wakefield, andBartolo Colón.[148] In two starts for Kansas City, he logged an 0-2 record and 5.00 ERA with four strikeouts over nine innings of work. Hill was designated for assignment by the Royals on July 29.[149] He elected free agency after clearing waivers on August 1.[150]
Hill was selected to theUnited States national baseball team for the2024 WBSC Premier12 tournament, held in November 2024.[151] He was named to theAll-World Team as the best starting pitcher after allowing one unearned run and striking out 14 in10+1⁄3 innings.[152][153]
During the inaugural MLBPlayers Weekend in 2017,[154] Rich Hill wore the name "Brice" on his jersey to honor his son.[155] Hill wore the name "D. Mountain" on his jersey during the 2018 MLBPlayers Weekend.[156] The nickname originated when Hill played for theBoston Red Sox in 2015. TeammateBrock Holt thought it would be funny to call him "Dick" for "Richard" and "Mountain" for "Hill," creating the moniker "Dick Mountain."[157][1]
Hill married Caitlin McClellan, a nurse, on November 11, 2007. The couple had two sons, Brice and Brooks. Brooks died in February 2014, aged two months, oflissencephaly andcongenital nephrotic syndrome, which Hill wrote about in 2019. He donated $575,000 toMassachusetts General Hospital for Children, where Brooks received treatment,[72] as part of a campaign that has raised almost $1 million for research into rare genetic diseases.[158]
Hill was arrested on December 21, 2019, fordisorderly conduct andresisting arrest while attending aNew England Patriots game atGillette Stadium, after he allegedly tried to stop police from arresting his wife. The couple reportedly attempted to enter the stadium multiple times with an oversized bag, in violation of the National Football League's stringent rules regarding such matters.[159] Criminal charges were later dropped, and the couple paid $1,000 in civil fines.[160]
Hill's older brother John was a state champion gymnast and performed in theclosing ceremonies of the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2]
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