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Sam Hilliard: Headed to Korea
Sam Hilliard signed a contract with the KT Wiz of the Korea Baseball Organization on Wednesday, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports.Hilliard played in 20 games with the Rockies this past season, during which he slashed .196/.328/.412 across 61 plate appearances. He performed considerably better in Triple-A to the tune of a .932 OPS over 414 plate appearances and will now take his talents to Korea, where a strong season could enable him to recapture the attention of MLB executives.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Clears waivers, sent to Triple-A
Sam Hilliard cleared waivers Friday and was outrighted to Triple-A Albuquerque, Suzie Hunter of GuerillaSports.net reports.Hilliard was DFA'd by Colorado on July 1, but he'll remain in the organization. The 31-year-old has drawn plenty of walks (16.4 percent walk rate) but has otherwise struggled in the majors this season, slashing .196/.328/.412 with two homers, three RBI, two steals and a 37.7 percent strikeout rate over 61 plate appearances. He posted a .910 OPS with six home runs, 24 RBI and five thefts over 40 contests with Albuquerque prior to getting called up in late May.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: DFA'd by Rockies
The Colorado Rockies designated Sam Hilliard for assignment Tuesday, Patrick Lyons of JustBaseball.com reports.His roster spot will be absorbed by Yanquiel Fernandez. Hilliard accepted an outright assignment by the Rockies prior to Opening Day, but it's unclear whether he would do so again, provided he clears waivers.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Splitting time in left field
Sam Hilliard went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Tuesday's 10-6 win over the Nationals.Hilliard remains a part-time player, but he has started in left field in three of the Colorado Rockies' last six games. He launched his first home run Tuesday since May 30, though he does have a total of six extra-base hits across 39 plate appearances with Colorado.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Sitting against righty again
Sam Hilliard is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Marlins.After getting called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Hilliard was on the bench for the Colorado Rockies' loss to the Mets that day but started against right-handed pitchers in each of the ensuing three games. Hilliard recorded three hits and drew a walk over 12 plate appearances in those contests, but the Rockies aren't yet prepared to hand him a regular starting role quite yet. The 31-year-old finds himself on the bench for a second consecutive matchup with a right-hander (Cal Quantrill) in Wednesday's series finale.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Getting steady run in lineup
Sam Hilliard will start in left field and bat leadoff in Monday's game against the Marlins.After being called up from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday, Hilliard sat out against lefty David Petersen in the Colorado Rockies' series opener with the Mets, but he started versus right-handers in the final two contests of the weekend and will remain in the lineup again against righty Max Meyer as Colorado opens its series in Miami. Hilliard has gone 3-for-7 with a solo home run and a walk since his call-up, and while he's swinging a hot bat, he looks like he'll get the chance to play regularly for a Rockies squad that's desperate for impact bats.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Launches homer in 2025 debut
Sam Hilliard went 1-for-1 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Mets.Hilliard was brought on to the Colorado Rockies' 26-man roster before Friday's game as his contract was selected from Triple-A Albuquerque. He pinch hit for Tyler Freeman in the seventh inning, and Hilliard took advantage of the opportunity by taking Huascar Brazoban deep to right-center field for a solo home run. Hilliard is unlikely to see regular playing time but could see some spot starts in the outfield.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Contract selected Friday
The Colorado Rockies selected Sam Hilliard's contract from Triple-A Albuquerque on Friday.Hilliard was designated for assignment in late March after missing out on Colorado's Opening Day roster, but he'll receive another chance in the big leagues after posting a .288/.372/.538 slash line with six homers and five steals in 40 games with Albuquerque. The 31-year-old had an .812 OPS in 158 plate appearances with the Rockies last season but isn't likely to have a regular spot in the lineup.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Passes through waivers
The Colorado Rockies outrighted Sam Hilliard to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.Hilliard appeared to be in good position to make the Rockies' Opening Day roster but was ultimately designated for assignment last week, when Colorado signed Mickey Moniak to a one-year deal to round out its depth in the outfield. Though he turned in a 107 wRC+ over 158 plate appearances in the majors with Colorado in 2024, Hilliard's lack of minor-league options likely worked against him in landing a spot on another team's 40-man roster. After clearing waivers, Hilliard will remain in the Colorado organization and will head to Triple-A while he waits for another opportunity in the big leagues.
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Rockies' Sam Hilliard: Designated for assignment
The Colorado Rockies designated Sam Hilliard for assignment Thursday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Mickey Moniak, who was officially signed Thursday. Hilliard had an .812 OPS in 58 games with Colorado last season, but he posted a .489 OPS and 48.2 percent strikeout rate this spring and it cost him a job. He could draw interest on waivers from a team in need of outfield help.
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