Hinkey Haines

Born: 12/23/1898 in Red Lion, PA, USA

Died: 1/9/1979 in Sharon Hills, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-20 | Final Game: 1923-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Henry Luther Haines

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Biography

Hinkey Haines was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played in the Major Leagues from 1923 to 1923. Primarily serving as a position player, Haines competed in a total of 28 games during his brief career. His tenure in the league came at a time when baseball was transitioning into the lively ball era, characterized by a surge in home runs and offensive production, yet Haines struggled to find his footing at the plate. He recorded only 4 hits across his appearances, resulting in a batting average of .16, with no home runs to his name and 3 runs batted in. Despite his challenges offensively, Haines showcased some speed on the bases, successfully stealing 3 bases during the season. His contributions, although limited in terms of statistics, reflected the determination and grit often associated with players of that era. While Haines may not have left a lasting mark in the record books, his journey through Major League Baseball exemplifies the stories of many players who aspired to make their names in the sport during the early 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	25	9	4	2	0	0	3	3	4	5	0.160	0.276	0.240	0.516	0.0

Career AVG .160 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 43.5% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 38.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1923	NYY	AL	28	25	9	4	2	0	0	3	3	4	5	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1923	WS	NYA	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	14	0	17	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	NYA	OF	14	0	17	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	7
Right Field	4

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Lebanon Valley College	Annville	PA	1917, 1918
Pennsylvania State University	State College	PA	1921, 1922