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Derek Hill (baseball)

Derek Hill is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Chicago White Sox in MLB. Drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft, he has also played for the Washington Nationals, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, and Miami Marlins. Hill's career highlights his progression through various MLB teams after being a high-profile draft pick.

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December 30, 1995: Derek Hill's Birth

On December 30, 1995, Derek Jerome Hill was born. He is an American professional baseball outfielder.

2011: Moved to Sacramento

In 2011, Derek Hill moved to Sacramento and attended Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, California.

2014: Signed with Detroit Tigers

In 2014, Derek Hill signed a deal with the Detroit Tigers that included a $2 million signing bonus and spent the year with the Gulf Coast League Tigers and the Connecticut Tigers.

2015: Limited Season with West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2015, Derek Hill's season with the West Michigan Whitecaps was limited to 53 games due to injury, where he batted .238.

2016: Improved Performance with West Michigan Whitecaps

In 2016, Derek Hill improved his performance with the West Michigan Whitecaps, posting a .266 average.

2017: Promotion to Lakeland Flying Tigers

In 2017, Derek Hill began the season with West Michigan and was later promoted to the Lakeland Flying Tigers in late August.

2019: Added to Tigers' 40-man Roster

Following the 2019 season, Derek Hill was added to the Detroit Tigers' 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.

September 2, 2020: Recalled by the Tigers

On September 2, 2020, Derek Hill was recalled by the Detroit Tigers following an injury to JaCoby Jones.

September 4, 2020: MLB Debut

On September 4, 2020, Derek Hill made his MLB debut as a defensive replacement for the Detroit Tigers.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Derek Hill began the season at the Tigers alternate training site and was later recalled to the major league club in May. He hit his first major league home run on August 8 against the Cleveland Indians but was placed on the injured list on August 11.

April 6, 2022: Injured List

On April 6, 2022, the Detroit Tigers announced that Derek Hill would start the 2022 season on the 10-day injured list.

August 1, 2022: Designated for Assignment by Tigers

On August 1, 2022, Derek Hill was designated for assignment by the Detroit Tigers.

August 5, 2022: Claimed by Seattle Mariners

On August 5, 2022, Derek Hill was claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers by the Seattle Mariners.

November 14, 2022: Signed with Washington Nationals

On November 14, 2022, Derek Hill signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals organization.

June 21, 2023: Contract Selected by Nationals

On June 21, 2023, Derek Hill's contract was selected to the major league roster of the Washington Nationals following an injury to Víctor Robles.

December 27, 2023: Signed with Texas Rangers

On December 27, 2023, Derek Hill signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

May 21, 2024: Contract Selected by Texas

On May 21, 2024, the Texas Rangers selected Derek Hill’s contract and promoted him to the active roster.

July 23, 2024: Claimed by San Francisco Giants

On July 23, 2024, Derek Hill was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.

August 3, 2024: Claimed by Miami Marlins

On August 3, 2024, Derek Hill was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins.

September 22, 2025: Designated for Assignment by Marlins

On September 22, 2025, Derek Hill was designated for assignment by the Miami Marlins.

September 24, 2025: Claimed by Chicago White Sox

On September 24, 2025, Derek Hill was claimed off waivers by the Chicago White Sox.