Impact With the left-handed David Peterson set to start on the mound Friday for New York, Hilliard will retreat to the bench. Kevin Pillar will take over in left field and bat eighth.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
SAM HILLIARD #16 - LEFT FIELDER - COLORADO ROCKIES
10 HR •
27 RBI •
.239 AVG
10 HR
27 RBI
.239 AVG
Sitting versus lefty Hilliard isn't in Atlanta's lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.
Absent from lineup Hilliard is not in Atlanta's lineup for Thursday's game against the Marlins.
Impact The left-handed hitting Hilliard is taking a seat against southpaw Braxton Garrett. Kevin Pillar is in center field and Eddie Rosario is in left.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits two homers, steals base in win Hilliard went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a solo home run and one steal in Monday's 11-0 victory over Miami.
Impact Hilliard gave the Braves a 3-0 lead in the fourth with a two-run blast and extended the advantage to 6-0 in the sixth with a solo shot. He also stole his fourth bag of the season after reaching on a fielder's choice in the second. Through 17 appearances (51 plate appearances), Hilliard is slashing .333/.412/.622, but he's struck out 20 times to just six walks.
APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes third bag Hilliard went 2-for-3 with a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Padres.
Impact The 29-year-old continues to fill in admirably for Michael Harris (back). Since Harris landed on IL, Hilliard has started eight of 12 games on the strong side of a platoon with Eli White and gone 11-for-28 (.393) with three doubles, a homer, two RBI, seven runs and two of his three steals on the season. He's also struck out 13 times during that stretch, however, making his ability to sustain his success at the plate questionable at best.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup against lefty Hilliard is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.
Impact Similar to Monday's lineup versus lefty Ryan Weathers, Eli White will get the start in center field for Atlanta with southpaw Blake Snell set to toe the rubber at Petco Park. Kevin Pillar is playing left field.
APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat versus lefty Hilliard is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Padres.
Impact Atlanta manager Brian Snitker will roll out an all righty-hitting outfield to counter Padres southpaw Ryan Weathers. Hilliard and fellow lefty hitter Eddie Rosario will hit the bench while Kevin Pillar, Eli White and Ronald Acuna fill out the outfield from left to right.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
'I feel like myself again': The difficult decision that helped Sam Hilliard find himself KANSAS CITY, Mo. – In late August last year, when the Rockies optioned Sam Hilliard to Triple A, he reached a breaking point.
APRIL 16, 2023 • AJC.COM
Slugs first Atlanta homer Hilliard went 1-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's win over the Royals.
Impact He took Brady Singer deep in the second inning for his first homer in an Atlanta jersey. Hilliard is batting .348 (8-for-23) over the last eight games with three doubles, four walks, one homer, one steal, two RBI and five runs, but Michael Harris (back) could bump him back to the bench early next week.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Olson, Riley start 5-HR night, Braves rout Royals 10-3
Matt Olson and Austin Riley hit consecutive home runs in a four-run first inning and the Atlanta Braves went deep five times in a 10-3 rout of the Kansas City RoyalsAPRIL 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Steals second bag Hilliard went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
Impact The 29-year-old is taking advantage of Michael Harris' absence due to a back injury, going 6-for-17 (.353) while starting five of the last six games with three doubles, three runs, an RBI and Wednesday's steal, his second of the season. Hilliard has also struck out nine times during that stretch though, and with Harris potentially back from the injured list Monday, his run of fantasy usefulness figures to be fleeting.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Bangs out two doubles Hilliard went 2-for-3 with a walk, two doubles, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Reds.
Impact Getting the start in center field and batting ninth, Hilliard put Atlanta in the lead for good with an RBI two-bagger in the fourth inning. Hilliard has started four of five games since Michael Harris (back) landed on the IL, going 6-for-15 with three doubles, an RBI and two runs.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to bench Monday Hilliard is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
Impact Following Michael Harris' (back) placement on the injured list Friday, Hilliard picked up three straight starts in center field to close out Atlanta's weekend series versus San Diego, going a collective 4-for-11 with a double, a run and seven strikeouts. Though the high strikeout rate is a concern for Hilliard moving forward, he should still be locked in as Atlanta's preferred option in center field for the time being while Harris is on the shelf. Eli White will get a look in center in the series opener with the Reds, however.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Braves place Harris on injured list with lower back strain
Braves center fielder Michael Harris II has been placed on the injured list with a lower back strainAPRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting in center field Friday Hilliard will start in center field and bat ninth Friday against the Padres.
Impact Hilliard could see a significant boost in playing time with Michael Harris (back) requiring a 10-day IL stint. The 29-year-old former Rockies prospect has flashed solid offensive potential in the past and might be worth a look in some NL-only formats while Harris is in recovery mode.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cracks Opening Day roster Hilliard has won a bench role on Atlanta's 26-man roster to begin the season.
Impact The former Rockie has some competition this spring for the role, but hitting .417 (20-for-48) in Grapefruit League play and being out of minor-league options put him over the top. Hilliard should get only occasional starts in the outfield while Atlanta's starters are healthy, but he could be used as a frequent late-game defensive replacement.
MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Swats first spring homer Hilliard went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Thursday's split-squad game against the Blue Jays.
Impact The long ball didn't come until the seventh inning, but the 29-year-old took Erik Swanson deep to right-center field for his first spring homer. Hilliard failed to make much impact over four seasons with Colorado, but he appears likely to begin 2023 in a bench role for Atlanta.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
With 'different perspective,' Hilliard eyes fresh start in Atlanta NORTH PORT, Fla. -- Considering all Sam Hilliard experienced over the past few years, it’s easy to understand why he welcomed a change of sc...
MARCH 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
Rockies get RHP Spain, send Hilliard to Braves DENVER -- The Rockies acquired Minor League right-hander Dylan Spain from the Braves in exchange for outfielder Sam Hilliard, the teams anno...
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
Braves acquire outfielder Sam Hilliard for their first trade of the offseason Atlanta acquired outfielder Sam Hilliard from the Rockies for minor-league righty Dylan Spain. Hilliard has played parts of four seasons in...
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • AJC.COM
Dealt to Atlanta Hilliard was traded from Colorado to Atlanta in exchange for Dylan Spain on Sunday.
Impact Hilliard appeared in 70 major-league games in 2022 but slashed just .184/.280/.264 with two homers, 26 runs, 14 RBI and five steals before spending the final month of the year in the minors. He'll have to compete for a big-league roster spot during spring training in 2023, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him have to settle for a role at Triple-A Gwinnett.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Márquez outduels Scherzer, Rockies edge Mets 1-0
Germán Márquez outpitched Max Scherzer, allowing one hit over seven sparkling innings and denying the New York Mets’ ace his 200th career win as the Colorado Rockies eked out a 1-0...AUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nimmo, Peterson lead Mets past Rockies 3-0 for 17th shutout
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Mets top Rockies 7-6 on Alonso's walk-off single in 9th
Mark Canha hit two clutch doubles and Pete Alonso singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 7-6 victory over the Colorado RockiesAUGUST 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeGrom dominant again, Alonso homers as Mets beat Rockies
Jacob deGrom struck out nine over six innings of one-run ball, leading the New York Mets to a 3-1 win over the Colorado RockiesAUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flores' sac fly the difference in 9-8 Giants' win over Rox
Wilmer Flores delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 11th inning, Evan Longoria had a grand slam among his three hits and the San Francisco Giants averted a series sweep by beat...AUGUST 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
