Dodgers' Kemp named SN All-Star Oct 23, 2009
The American League team consisted of Twins catcher Joe Mauer, who received votes from all 17 participating AL executives; Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira; Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill; Rays third baseman Evan Longoria; Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter; Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki; Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay; Angels outfielder Torii Hunter; and Yankees designated hitter Hideki Matsui. is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Our All-Stars Oct 20, 2009
2B Aaron Hill, Blue Jays. 286, 36 HR, 108 RBI. (USA Today -- Sports)
McDonald faces uncertain future in Toronto Oct 20, 2009
This year, with the consistently strong play of shortstop Marco Scutaro and second baseman Aaron Hill, Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston rarely found time to insert McDonald into the starting lineup. The 151 at-bats and 35 starts McDonald had in 2009 marked his fewest in one season since he played for Cleveland in 2004. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Inbox: Will Halladay stick around? Oct 17, 2009
With the great seasons that second baseman Aaron Hill and designated hitter Adam Lind had in 2009, do you think either or both could hit 40 or maybe 50 home runs in a season in the future. -- Sonny H., Hamilton, Ontario. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
First-time dad gets the blues from his baby son's cold shoulder Oct 14, 2009
Aaron Hill is proud of the man he has turned out to be, which is maybe not the first thing most of us would point out if we were living Aaron Hill's life these days. This is, after all, a ballplayer who has hit more doubles in a season than any second baseman in the 32-year history of the Toronto Blue Jays. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Williams Field upsets Notre Dame Oct 10, 2009
Receiver Aaron Hill caught a 71-yard touchdown pass to help rally the Hawks from a 24-12 deficit and Williams Field knocked away Notre Dame's last second, two-point conversion to post the biggest win in the school's two-year history. "I guess this shows that we have a good football team," said Hawks defensive end Deaton Wilson, who had two key sacks. (AZCentral -- Sports)
Accardo chats with Blue Jays fans Oct 10, 2009
luvjays92: How happy were you guys for Aaron Hill winning the Comeback Player of the Year Award. Accardo: I'm sure everybody on the team was stoked for him. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Men's Basketball Picked As Team To Watch In 2009-10 Oct 10, 2009
Second Brandon Brown, Cal State-San Bernardino Kendrick Easley, Mount Olive Laurence Ekperigin, LeMoyne Aaron Hill, Rockhurst Ben Madgen, Augusta State. Honorable Mention Morris Anderson, Western Washington Daniel Bailey, Queens Chris Banchero, Seattle Pacific Thomas Baudinet, Saint Anselm Gerald Brooks, Indiana (Pa. (Aupanthers.com)
Opinion: For Meyer, Tebow decision will be painful Oct 8, 2009
Aaron Hill, the Toronto Blue Jays star infielder, missed most of the 2008 season from a concussion after a collision with a teammate. Don't do it, Urban. (MSNBC -- Sports)
2009 Recap: AL East Oct 8, 2009
NOTES, QUOTES 2B Aaron Hill was voted the AL Comeback Player of the Year, it was announced Oct. 5 ... IN LIMBO: With the exception of 2B Aaron Hill and LF/DH Adam Lind, the rest of the players on the Jays' roster can all be had for the right package, including RHP Roy Halladay. (Cleveland, TheInsiders.com)
Carpenter earns NL Comeback nod Oct 6, 2009
The Official Site of the St. Louis Cardinals. MLB.com reporters honor hurler's dominant campaign. (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Anderson receives honorable mention Preseason TSN All-America recognition Oct 6, 2009
Brandon Brown, Cal State-San Bernardino Kendrick Easley, Mount Olive Laurence Ekperigin, LeMoyne Aaron Hill, Rockhurst Ben Madgen, Augusta State. Honorable Mention. (Wwuvikings.com)
In end, '09 about regrouping for Jays Oct 6, 2009
" The Blue Jays did have some bright spots to this forgettable campaign. A year after suffering a serious concussion, second baseman Aaron Hill returned strong, making the AL All-Star team and setting club records for home runs and RBIs by a middle infielder. Designated hitter Adam Lind turned in a breakout showing as well, and rookie lefty Ricky Romero emerged as a reliable member of Toronto's depleted rotation. Along the way, though, an assortment of issues took a toll on the Blue Jays'... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Future of Jays hinges on Halladay Oct 6, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Ace's situation impacts rotation, direction of ballclub. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
BASEBALL NOTES Police say Cabrera was drunk Oct 6, 2009
Comeback players: Chris Carpenter has been voted NL Comeback Player of the Year and Aaron Hill has won the AL award. Limited to four starts over the prior two seasons because of elbow surgery and a shoulder injury, Carpenter was 17-4 with a league-leading 2. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Hill named AL Comeback Player of Year Oct 6, 2009
TORONTO -- The Blue Jays simply did not know what to expect from Aaron Hill this year ... "The biggest thing has got to be Aaron Hill coming back and being the player that I think everybody thought he would be," Halladay said following his final home start of the season ... "For me, looking back, it's going to be Aaron Hill. What he came off of last year and what he's done this year, I think it's remarkable.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hill snags AL Comeback Player award Oct 6, 2009
Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals and Aaron Hill of the Toronto Blue Jays are the recipients of the 2009 Comeback Player of the Year Award ... Chris Carpenter has been voted NL comeback player of the year and Aaron Hill has won the AL award ... Redwood High product Aaron Hill won the American League Comeback Player of the Year Award on Monday. (Fresno Bee)
AL Comeback honor to Visalia native Hill Oct 6, 2009
Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill, a graduate of Redwood High in Visalia, was named the American League Comeback Player of the Year today. Hill appeared in just 55 games in 2008 due to a concussion, but he hit. (Fresno Bee)
Carpenter, Hill voted comeback players of year Oct 6, 2009
Chris Carpenter, Aaron Hill voted comeback players of year - ESPN. Updated: October 5, 2009, 5:02 PM ET. (ESPN -- Baseball)
Jays' frustrating season ends in extras Oct 5, 2009
Aaron Hill and Adam Lind developed into one of the game's top offensive duos and a handful of young pitchers kept a depleted staff from falling apart. Leading the large cast of youthful arms was rookie Ricky Romero, who took the mound against the Orioles (64-98) in the finale. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Rough day drags on as Blue Jays fall Oct 4, 2009
" Halladay, along with many other players, said they were upset to learn of Ricciardi's removal. "It's unfortunate," Blue Jays second baseman Aaron Hill said. "But it's something that I think everyone, not knew was coming, but it was just one of those things. Bad timing, I guess. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Gaston: Unrest reports from outside Oct 4, 2009
At Camden Yards on Friday afternoon, a few players -- Vernon Wells and Aaron Hill, among others -- noted that there were indeed some issues that did need to be ironed out within the ballclub. As far as reports claiming that the players wanted Gaston out of the picture in 2010, one team source went as far as referring to them as "lies.". (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Bauman: Ricciardi up against it in AL East Oct 4, 2009
Some of his draft choices have developed into top-shelf performers, including Aaron Hill and Adam Lind. Ricciardi twice signed ace Roy Halladay to contract extensions that, given the wildly escalating cost of front-line pitching, turned out to be bargains. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Ricciardi out as Blue Jays GM Oct 4, 2009
" The Blue Jays did draft and develop a group of talented young players under Ricciardi's watch. Second baseman Aaron Hill and designated hitter Adam Lind -- both selected by Ricciardi -- have enjoyed breakout seasons this year. While Toronto's pitching staff has been riddled by injuries, young arms with promise, including lefty Ricky Romero this year, always seemed to be waiting in the wings. Toronto may also have a future star in young slugger Travis Snider. Many of the Blue Jays' players said... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Barajas hoping to return to Jays in '10 Oct 3, 2009
BALTIMORE -- Before heading to Camden Yards on Friday afternoon, Vernon Wells, Aaron Hill and Rod Barajas met to discuss their options for handling the leaked reports of friction between Toronto's players and manager Cito Gaston. "We didn't come to a conclusion on how this should be approached and what should be said," Barajas admitted. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Tumultuous day ends in loss for Toronto Oct 3, 2009
" After learning Friday that a group of Blue Jays players were growing frustrated with his style of leadership, Gaston took his place on the team's bench and watched a forgettable game at Camden Yards. Left-hander David Purcey labored in his final outing of the season and Toronto's bullpen also struggled as the club had its six-game winning streak halted. The defeat also snapped a run of five consecutive wins over the 98-loss Orioles and sunk the Blue Jays' record to 75-85 in this disappointing... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Blue Jays' Gaston surprised at players' criticism Oct 3, 2009
Wells said he met Friday with teammates Aaron Hill and Rod Barajas to discuss the problems but didn't outline a plan for resolving the grievances. "What course of action we're going to take, we don't know," Wells said. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Turmoil in clubhouse surprises Gaston Oct 3, 2009
" The Jays players who have an issue with Gaston plan on speaking with Beeston. According to second baseman Aaron Hill, who has enjoyed a breakout season for the team this year, the clubhouse is united in its desire to meet about the matter soon. "There are some things that need to be addressed, yes," Hill said. "I think everybody pretty much feels the same, for the most part. Everything that's gone on with the team, we've stayed together. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Halladay twirls gem in final start Oct 1, 2009
The Jays raced out to an early advantage for the third time in as many nights, as Jose Bautista's RBI groundout and a run-scoring single from Aaron Hill in the second put the visitors on top against Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield, who was tagged for five runs on seven hits over three frames. Halladay opened the bottom of the second by hitting David Ortiz in the right elbow -- precisely the same spot Jonathan Papelbon plunked Adam Lind on Tuesday after the Toronto slugger homered in each of his... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Red Sox Clinch Playoff Berth Oct 1, 2009
Jose Bautista hit the first pitch of the game high over the Green Monster, Aaron Hill singled on the second pitch he saw and then Lind hit a 1-2 pitch from Clay Buchholz to center for another homer. Lyle Overbay walked and scored on Travis Snider's single to give the Blue Jays a 4-0 lead after one-half inning for the second night in a row. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Halladay's 3-hitter leads Jays over Boston 12-0 Oct 1, 2009
The Blue Jays took a 2-0 lead in the second on a run-scoring groundout by Bautista and an RBI single by Aaron Hill. They made it 5-0 in the third on a Overbay's two-run homer, his 16th of the year, and Ruiz's solo shot. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Mariners squander three-run lead vs. Jays Sep 30, 2009
Jose Bautista followed with a run-scoring single and Rowland-Smith walked Aaron Hill. Enter Batista. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
* Rain, Blue Jays douse Red Sox Sep 30, 2009
Jose Bautista, Aaron Hill and Rod Barajas homered for the Blue Jays, who had lost six straight to the Red Sox and eight in a row at Fenway Park. Scott Richmond (8-10) gave up four runs and six hits in six innings to win his second consecutive start after going 0-6 in his previous 10. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Bautista filling in nicely for Blue Jays Sep 30, 2009
Second baseman Aaron Hill went 0-for-3 on Sunday to bring an end to his 10-game hitting streak. Toronto ended the home portion of its 2009 schedule with a 44-37 record, winning 11 of its final 16 games at Rogers Centre. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Lind lifts Jays with walk-off homer Sep 30, 2009
Lind and second baseman Aaron Hill have been the brightest spots within a rough season for the Blue Jays (71-84). Combined, Lind and Hill have collected 212 RBIs, representing the best mark for a set of Toronto teammates since 2003. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Jays hit six homers to bash Sox Sep 30, 2009
Jose Bautista, Aaron Hill and Kevin Millar also went deep for the Jays, whose last six-homer effort came on July 8, 1999. Toronto has cracked nine roundtrippers in taking the first two games of its series against Boston, which scored five times in the eighth before staging a ninth-inning rally in its bid to clinch the American League Wild Card berth. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Hill, Lind may get new lineup spots in 2010 Sep 30, 2009
BOSTON -- A pair of bright spots in an otherwise forgettable season for the Blue Jays, Aaron Hill and Adam Lind could be in line for a promotion next season. Well, sort of. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Blue Jays rally late to beat Mariners Sep 30, 2009
Second baseman Aaron Hill -- one season after suffering a serious concussion -- started for the American League in the All-Star Game and has set club records at his position with 34 home runs and 103 RBIs. Designated hitter Adam Lind, who bats one spot behind Hill, has hit. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Jays rock Red Sox rookie righty Sep 30, 2009
Rod Barajas, Jose Bautista and Aaron Hill each homered for Toronto (73-84), which snapped an eight-game losing streak at the Fens, dating back to Sept. 13, 2008. "It's been real tough to win at this ballpark," said manager Cito Gaston, whose club matched a season high with 0000381A its fourth consecutive victory. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Closer struggles plague Jays' season Sep 30, 2009
The 212 combined RBIs by designated hitter Adam Lind (109) and second baseman Aaron Hill (103) are the most by Jays teammates since 2003 (Carlos Delgado/Vernon Wells, 262). Wells error in center field in the eighth inning on Saturday was his first since June 22, 2008, ending a run of 207 errorless games. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Mariners waste chances, lose on walk-off Sep 30, 2009
The lead vanished in the eighth inning when right-hander Mark Lowe surrendered a double to Aaron Hill leading off and Lind hit a 1-0 pitch over the fence in left field to tie the game. Lind untied it in the 10th with a similar shot to left field off Shawn Kelley, also on a 1-0 pitch. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Buchholz flat from the start Sep 30, 2009
Aaron Hill touched Buchholz for a solo home run in the second, Kevin Millar launched a solo shot an inning later, and Lind hit his second of the night - there would be a third, against Takashi Saito - in the fifth. Perhaps most surprising about Buchholz s whiplash outing was how well he had pitched coming in: Over his previous four starts, he had combined to go 26 2/3 innings, giving up only two earned runs and no homers. (Boston Globe)
Surging Twins inch closer Sep 26, 2009
Blue Jays 5, Mariners 0 - In what could be his final home start with Toronto, Roy Halladay (16-10) struck out nine in a seven-hitter and Aaron Hill hit a two-run homer to shut out Seattle. The subject of rampant trade speculation leading up to the July 31 deadline, there s no guarantee that Halladay, a free agent after 2010, will be back with the Blue Jays next season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Doc goes distance to blank Seattle Sep 26, 2009
Second baseman Aaron Hill gloved the roller and flipped it to shortstop John McDonald to begin an inning-ending double play. "It's fun playing behind him," Hill said. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Wells hopes to finish season strong Sep 26, 2009
The Official Site of the Toronto Blue Jays. Toronto (70-84) vs. Seattle (80-74), 1:07 p.m. ET. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Mariners avoid drawing umps' ire Sep 26, 2009
" That does not mean that Wakamatsu won't go onto the field to argue a call. Wakamatsu has had several discussions with umps this season, the latest being in the fourth inning of Thursday night's game against the Blue Jays. Aaron Hill was called safe at second base on what the Mariners thought he was the first out of a double play. Second-base umpire Brian Runge ruled that shortstop Josh Wilson did not touch the bag. "When I went out there, I said, 'From my angle, it looked like he touched it.... (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Perfect early, Fister falters vs. Jays Sep 26, 2009
He worked himself out of that jam, but a one-out single to Jose Bautista and ensuing home run by second baseman Aaron Hill in the sixth gave Halladay all the runs he would need to win his 16th game of the season. Hill's 34th home run of the season was the 12th one Fister has surrendered since being promoted from Triple-A Tacoma nine starts ago. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Romero's solid outing not enough Sep 25, 2009
" Against the Mariners (80-73), Romero surrendered three runs on nine hits, maintaining a 4.28 ERA and preserving his 12-9 record. The lefty allowed a run-scoring sacrifice fly to Seattle's Matt Tuliasosopo in the second inning and then yielded a two-run homer to Franklin Gutierrez in the third that put the Jays behind, 3-0. After Hernandez dominated the Jays for the first five frames, Toronto answered with a three-run outburst in the sixth. Aaron Hill reached on a fielding error by Seattle... (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Ms Hernandez makes Cy Young statement Sep 25, 2009
Leading off the inning, Aaron Hill reached second on third baseman Beltres error. Adam Lind singled and Wells ripped the next pitch, a hanging slider, over the wall in left for a three-run homer, his 15th. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Branyan almost back from injury Sep 25, 2009
Lopez has 92 RBIs to go along with his 25 home runs and Jays second baseman Aaron Hill has 33 homers and 101 RBIs. SEA: RHP Doug Fister (2-3, 4. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
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TORONTO (AP) -- Aaron Hill doubled home the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning and Toronto handed Baltimore its sixth straight loss. Hill, who hit a solo home run, reached 100 RBIs for the first time in his career. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
O's skid hits seven with loss to Jays Sep 24, 2009
Jose Bautista kept things rolling with a triple to the right-center gap, and Aaron Hill made it a 5-2 game with a sacrifice fly to deep right field. "I just let them get back into the game and get the momentum on their side," said Guthrie. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Romero has support of friend Litsch Sep 24, 2009
Lind and second baseman Aaron Hill are only the seventh pair of teammates in team history to each record at least 30 home runs, 30 doubles and 100 RBIs in the same season. Tickets. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
A’s keep Rangers reeling Sep 23, 2009
Blue Jays 6, Orioles 5 - Aaron Hill doubled home the winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning and host Toronto handed Baltimore its sixth straight loss. Phillies 9, Marlins 3; Marlins 3, Phillies 0 - Anibal Sanchez allowed two hits in eight innings to beat Philadelphia for the first time in five career decisions, and Florida s win gave it a doubleheader split. (Boston Globe)
Orioles' tough loss gets to Trembley Sep 23, 2009
Neither team could do much with a scoring opportunity in the 10th, and Aaron Hill hit an RBI double off Dennis Sarfate to end the game in the 11th. That flurry of action left the Orioles with a loss, but one that stung more than normal. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Romero chats with Blue Jays fans Sep 23, 2009
Romero: I'd say we have three guys: [Marco] Scutaro, Lindo [Adam Lind] and Hilly [Aaron Hill. dragonzigg: Hey Ricky. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
One in 100: Hill caps Jays' comeback Sep 23, 2009
TORONTO -- Aaron Hill tried to turn away, but there was little the Blue Jays' second baseman could do to avoid the 97-mph fastball that was headed his way in the eighth inning on Tuesday night. The errant pitch from Danys Baez sailed high and inside on Hill, bending frighteningly close to his head. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Mariners overcome jet lag, Rays Sep 23, 2009
His 92 RBIs are the second-most at his position in the league (behind Toronto's Aaron Hill, with 100) and his 25 home runs are second-most on the team. He's also proven to be continually clutch, with three walk-off hits already this season to add to his go-ahead home run on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Seattle Mariners)
Price helps Rays sweep Jays Sep 21, 2009
Toronto's best scoring chance came in the eighth, after Aaron Hill walked and then stole second base with two outs. Facing Wheeler, the cleanup hitter, Wells, saw nine pitches before lining the 10th right to Longoria -- the sort of fortuitous placement that Tampa Bay just hadn't been receiving as of late. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Rays Attempt To Sweep Away Jays Sep 21, 2009
Aaron Hill, Edwin Encarnacion and Lyle Overbay recorded the three hits for Toronto, which will send ace Roy Halladay to the mound Sunday. Halladay has won two of three starts since a personal three-game slide, and beat the New York Yankees the previous time out on Tuesday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Purcey continues audition for 2010 Sep 21, 2009
Second baseman Aaron Hill also achieved that feat this season. Left-hander Jesse Carlson rejoined Toronto's bullpen on Sunday after serving a three-game suspension for his part in Tuesday's bench-clearing incident with the Yankees in New York. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Bench-clearing situations part of the game Sep 20, 2009
When Carlson threw a pitch behind Posada in the bottom of the eighth -- apparently retaliation for when the Yankees' Mark Melancon hit the Blue Jays' Aaron Hill in the top of the eighth -- the Yankees' catcher took exception. Later that inning, Posada jabbed an elbow at the Blue Jays reliever when crossing home plate. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Punches thrown in Jays-Yanks fracas Sep 20, 2009
Edwin Encarnacion was drilled on the left shoulder by Sergio Mitre in the sixth inning, and Aaron Hill was plunked in the back by Mark Melancon in the eighth. Melancon said that the pitch was a two-seamer that got away, and Joyce agreed, saying that "he did not throw at Hill at all in my opinion." But the Blue Jays still weren't so certain. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
High school seniors vie for scholarships Sep 20, 2009
Aaron Hill and Liana Owens from Satellite High. Kristyn Folensbee and Lauren Toler from Space Coast Jr./Sr. (Florida Today)
Garza again stifles Jays in Rays' shutout Sep 20, 2009
"We're tired of getting beat by him," Jays second baseman Aaron Hill said. "You can only say I'll tip my cap so many times.". (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
