In 2003, he began coaching in the Colorado Rockies minor league system before being named first base coach following the 2006 season [REF].
In 2007, Hill started wearing a helmet while coaching first base following the death of Tulsa Drillers (a Rockies minor-league affiliate) first base coach and former major leaguer Mike Coolbaugh from injuries sustained when hit in the head by a batted ball [REF].