Derek Hill

Derek Hill (born December 30, 1995, in Des Moines, Iowa) is an MLB outfielder who bats and throws right-handed. A product of Elk Grove High School in California, Hill was selected 23rd overall in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft. His MLB debut date was September 4, 2020. In a 2026 regular-season sample split across the Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies, Hill combined to hit .239 with a .295 on-base percentage and .416 slugging percentage (.711 OPS) in 113 at-bats, totaling 6 home runs, 13 RBI, and 7 stolen bases (63.6% success rate). He also posted a 136 wRC+ with Philadelphia in 33 at-bats, alongside a .303 average and .839 OPS. Hill’s recent Derek Hill stats also show notable batted-ball markers from Statcast: an average exit velocity of 89.7 mph with a 109.8 mph max, plus an average home run distance of 408 feet (max 441) during 2026 action. Defensively, his player position and role on team has centered on the outfield, with 2026 innings logged at all three spots (CF, RF, and LF) and a .984 fielding percentage across those appearances. This Derek Hill MLB profile reflects an outfielder with speed, multi-position usage, and measurable power in limited stretches—key points among his Derek Hill career highlights to date.