A. J. Hinch, baseball player, 1998-2004

A. J. Hinch

Born: 5/15/1974 in Waverly, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-01 | Final Game: 2004-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Andrew Jay Hinch

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Biography

A. J. Hinch, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1998 to 2004. Primarily serving as a position player, Hinch played in 350 games throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded 209 hits, belting 32 home runs and driving in 112 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .219. His speed on the bases was evident, as he successfully stole 13 bases during his career. Hinch played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the shift towards more dynamic offensive play and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Although his playing statistics may not fully reflect the lasting impact he would later have in the sport, Hinch's contributions on the field were significant. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and management, ultimately becoming a prominent figure in the game. His journey from player to manager highlighted his deep understanding of the sport and has solidified his legacy within the baseball community.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
350 953 104 209 28 3 32 112 13 71 214 0.219 0.280 0.356 0.636 -2964.6

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.636 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 16.6% 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
1998 OAK AL 120 337 34 78 10 0 9 35 3 30 89 0.231 .266 (-13%) .335 (-12%) .420 (-19%) .755 (-16%) -1096.7
1999 OAK AL 76 205 26 44 4 1 7 24 6 11 41 0.215 .271 (-21%) .344 (-24%) .433 (-20%) .778 (-22%) -912.7
2000 OAK AL 6 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2001 KCR AL 45 121 10 19 3 0 6 15 1 8 26 0.157 .263 (-41%) .332 (-32%) .426 (-23%) .758 (-27%) -609.8
2002 KCR AL 72 197 25 49 7 1 7 27 3 18 35 0.249 .261 (-5%) .331 (-3%) .416 (-4%) .747 (-3%) -105.1
2003 DET AL 27 74 7 15 3 1 3 11 0 3 18 0.203 .264 (-23%) .332 (-26%) .422 (-7%) .754 (-15%) -240.3
2004 PHI NL 4 11 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.182 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 338 299 1672 121 24 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 OAK C 118 109 602 47 9 8
1999 OAK C 73 67 368 26 5 4
2000 OAK C 5 2 9 0 1 0
2001 KCA C 43 37 220 14 3 2
2002 KCA C 68 60 349 23 4 2
2003 DET C 27 23 110 6 2 0
2004 PHI C 4 1 14 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 338
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 KCA AL $260,000
2001 KCA AL $260,000
1999 OAK AL $230,000
1998 OAK AL $170,000
Total Career Earnings $920,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996