Aaron Hill's 2008 season was one he'd sooner forget, and there were times, he wondered how much he would even remember.
Hill collided with David Eckstein in Oakland last May on what would normally be a routine play, but Hill's head collided with Eck's knee, and that was just the start of it.
Diagnosed with a concussion, Hill spent time last year trying to focus, literally on anything, and at times he could, and then it become fuzzy once again, and bumble bees would return.
I think other than opening day, last night was a memorable night and redemption for Hill, as he returned home from the birth of his second child ( they pulled him from a game against Minnesota earlier this week as the news reached him during play, and he hustled home.
Back last night, wife and child doing well, Aaron went 4 for 6 against the Tigers, and raised his average back up to .290. That coupled with his 31 homers and 94 runs batted in, and playing a stellar 2nd base, it most seem that 2008 was a dream or a bad nightmare he has awoke from.
Adam Lind has been fabulous this year, and likely deserves many votes for Jay of the year, but my vote goes to the kid who plays 2nd base for Toronto.
Well done Hilly !
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