Tim Hill
#41 RP · Yankees
Height
6'4"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
36
College
Bacone College
Draft
2014, Rd 32, #963
Experience
8 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
C+
B-
C-
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Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsB-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 465 | 3.761194 | 24-18 | 280 | 1.2711443 | 0.0 | 4 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakALongevityEstablishedRecentA+
| Season | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | | 70 | — | — | — | — | A- A- |
| 2024 | | 35 | — | — | — | — | A A |
| 2023 |  | 48 | — | — | — | — | F F |
| 2022 | | 55 | — | — | — | — | B+ B+ |
| 2021 | | 78 | — | — | — | — | B+ B+ |
| 2020 | | 23 | — | — | — | — | C+ C+ |
| 2019 |  | 46 | — | — | — | — | B+ B+ |
| 2018 | | 70 | — | — | — | — | C C |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.9M
Guaranteed
$1.7M
AAV
$2.9M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Tim Hill's Contract Value Index lands at C+, placing the deal in a defined slice of comparable MLB signings. At $2.85M AAV on a one-year deal, Hill's contract reflects a veteran relief arm with modest but tangible value—the Yankees exercised his option through 2026, signaling organizational confidence in his stability despite his age and established veteran status. His B- performance grade indicates solid, professional-caliber work without the standout production that commands premium relief dollars, a reality underscored by the relatively flat contract structure for a 36-year-old pitcher. The CVI verdict accounts for Hill's eight-year tenure in the majors and his role as a dependable middle-relief option, not a high-leverage closer or impact arms commanding seven figures annually. Media perception remains neutral-to-mildly-positive, centered on reliability and the absence of controversy rather than performance excitement—exactly the profile you'd expect for a depth piece in a bullpen. With just one year of control remaining, the deal carries minimal long-term risk, making it a low-consequence organizational decision that preserves flexibility as the Yankees navigate their roster construction through 2026.
Fan & Media Sentiment
C-
Mixed
NegativeNeutralPositive
Tim Hill's public perception sits squarely in "solid but unspectacular" territory, earning a C- sentiment grade that reflects his status as a dependable yet unremarkable relief arm. The Yankees' decision to exercise his option through 2026 signals organizational confidence, but media coverage remains notably tepid—highlighting contract stability rather than performance excellence. His eight-year veteran status and recent Team USA selection demonstrate professional respect within baseball circles, though he lacks the standout performances or personality that generate genuine buzz. Hill's reputation centers on reliability without controversy, the kind of steady presence that keeps teams competitive but rarely makes headlines. For a middle-relief specialist, this neutral-to-mildly-positive perception is probably exactly where both Hill and the Yankees want it—no distractions, just consistent work. The absence of injury concerns or clubhouse drama reinforces his image as a professional contributor, even if he'll never be confused with the elite relievers who capture fan imagination.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/22 | vs TB | L 2-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sat, 5/16 | @ NYM | L 3-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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About this player
Tim Hill is a veteran in his 8th MLB season listed at RP for the Yankees. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Tim Hill: Contract Value Index C+, Performance B-, Sentiment C-, Fan Verdict pending.
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