ANGELS ’90 : PROFILING THE NEWCOMERS

DONNIE HILL

Age: 29

Position: Infielder

Major league experience: Five years, 32 days

How obtained: Signed as free agent, Jan. 5, 1990.

Pertinent stats: After being released by the Chicago White Sox before the 1989 season, Hill was signed by the Oakland Athletics to a triple-A contract and hit .261 with 23 RBIs at Tacoma.

Comments: A 1987 eye infection, caused by contact lenses, hampered Hill for a time, but the former Edison High School and Orange Coast College standout says he is completely over his vision problem. Hill’s main asset is versatility--he can play second base, shortstop and third base, and he can pinch-hit. He will play a utility role, filling in where needed.