What do we know about Rickey Hill? All about "The Hill" baseball movie protagonist

Where is Rickey Hill now? "The Hill" protagonist
Where is Rickey Hill now? "The Hill" protagonist's current whereabouts, explored

Rickey Hill is the protagonist of the upcoming drama film The Hill. It tells the true story of a player who defied the odds and made it into professional baseball despite a debilitating disability.

The movie was directed by Jeff Celentano and written by Angelo Pizzo and Scott Marshall Smith. It stars Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter, Randy Houser, Jesse Berry, Bonnie Bedelia and Scott Glenn.

The events of the movie took place in the 1970s, when his baseball career unfolded. Right now, Hill is sharing his Christian faith with the world. He credits God for his brief but inspiring baseball career.

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Beyond his four-year stint in the minor leagues, Hill did not pursue baseball. His spinal issues cut short the dream he was pursuing and he decided not to stay in the sport.


Rickey Hill is getting a movie

Hill spent most of his time in the minors. Across four seasons at varying levels, he hit .298 with a SLG of .476. His minor league OPS was .876. He had a decent career as an outfielder and first baseman.

Rickey Hill never made it to the majors like this player
Rickey Hill never made it to the majors like this player

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