Views
947
Comments
0

BIO NOTE : Hillman spent the past five season( 2003-2007 ) as a manager in Japn and 12 season ( 1990-2001 ) managing in the New York Yankees minor league system . In Japan , he led the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters to three postseason appearances and won the Japan series title and Konami Cup in 2006 to give the fighters their title since 1962. In his 18th season as a manager , he has won more than 1,200 games and has a winning percentage above .500.

RECENT NEWS : On Wednesday, Hillman led the Royals to a sweep of the series against the Colorado Rockies to help Kansas City improve the major's best record ( 12-3 ) in interleague play this season. The Royals have won 10 of their last 11 games , all against National League teams.

QUOTE : " I'll be the first one to tell you , ' Don't follow me . I'll let you down. Follow Jesus.' "

Comment

Remember to keep your posts clean. Profanity will get filtered, and offensive comments will be removed.


Coming soon: Log in with your Facebook account, send comments and Throwdowns to Facebook and more.

Start Your Own Blog

Start Now

The Si.com Cover Hub Go to the Cover Hub

Stub Hub

The 2009 schedule has been released. Search for tickets!

Truth & Rumors

MOST POPULAR

  1. 1
    Bills owner wanted Gruden
    Views
    51309
    Comments
    381
  2. 2
    Raiders players happy with new QB
    Views
    9686
    Comments
    85
  3. 3
    Why Knicks passed on Iverson
    Views
    22050
    Comments
    84
  4. 4
    Yankees keeping eye on Halladay
    Views
    42882
    Comments
    81
  5. 5
    Seahawks interested in Holmgren?
    Views
    8772
    Comments
    54

Message Boards

  1. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    Are college football coaches…
    Views
    366
    Replies
    52
  2. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    2009's most disappointing team
    Views
    291
    Replies
    20
  3. NCAAF > General NCAAF

    CFB Game Day 11/21/2009
    Views
    283
    Replies
    141

Blogs

SI.com

Swimsuit

SI Photos