About the Author

Eric Hills

Eric Hills

Public Relations Manager
Residence | Norcross, GA

As a Kent State University Sports and Recreation Master’s Degree holder and a Baseball history nut, Eric is known for his love of the game, especially for his hometown Atlanta Braves. And since 2007, he’s brought that energy, education, and passion for the game to everything he does at Mizuno.

Recent articles

Brett Gardner Supports Bronx Schools

by Eric Hills on November 16, 2011

MLB.com shared an inspiring story about Brett Gardner and his efforts to renovate school in the Bronx school system. Read the full story on MLB.com.

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Ian Kinsler Sparks 9th Inning Rally for Rangers in World Series Game 2

by Eric Hills on October 21, 2011

Mizuno Brand Ambassador Ian Kinsler started the rally for the Texas Rangers in the top of the ninth inning in Game 2 of the 2011 World Series. Trailing the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0 entering the inning, Kinsler led off with a bloop single into shallow left field, then stole second to get into scoring position. Kinsler would eventually score the first run of the game for Texas on a sacrifice fly, and then watched from the dugout as his teammates tacked on another run to take a 2-1 lead. The Rangers held on for the win over the Cardinals, an...

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Mizuno MLB Ambassador Postseason Performer - Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers

by Eric Hills on October 10, 2011

Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers moved one step closer to returning to the World Series by taking the first game of the American League Championship Series. Kinsler smacked a two-out RBI single in the bottom of the 2nd inning off Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander.  That put Texas in front 2-0, and they would hold on for a 3-2 victory.  Kinsler plays with the

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Mizuno MLB Ambassador Highlight Performance - Corey Hart

by Eric Hills on October 3, 2011

Mizuno Brand Ambassador Corey Hart and the Milwaukee Brewers started their 2011 Postseason with back-to-back wins at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks.  In Game 2 of the National League Division Series, Hart was 2-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI, as the Brewers defeated the D'backs 9-4 to open up a 2-0 lead.  The Brewers will now head west to Arizona, needing only one win to win their first playoff series since 1982.Hart...

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Mizuno MLB Ambassador of the Week - Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers

by Eric Hills on September 6, 2011

September Baseball is all about the down-to-the-wire Pennant races. The best race is taking place in the American League West Division, where Mizuno Brand Ambassador Ian Kinsler and the Texas Rangers hold a slim 2.5 game lead over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Kinsler and the defending American League Champs won two critical series this past week - at home against the Tampa Bay Rays, and on the road in Fenway against the Boston Red Sox. Kinsler was an e...

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