Bill Hinchman

Born: 4/4/1883 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 2/20/1963 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1905-09-24 | Final Game: 1920-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: William White Hinchman

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Biography

Bill Hinchman was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1905 until his retirement in 1920. Born in 1883, Hinchman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period that saw the game evolve from the deadball era into the more power-focused styles of the 1920s. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 908 games, amassing 793 hits, 20 home runs, and 369 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .261. Known for his speed on the bases, Hinchman recorded 85 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but also with his agility. Hinchman's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination. He contributed significantly to his teams, particularly noted for his ability to get on base and advance runners. His career unfolded against the backdrop of significant changes in the sport, as the game began to embrace a more aggressive offensive approach. Although not a household name, Hinchman's solid performance and contributions during his tenure left a lasting impression on the teams he played for and the fans who watched him. His legacy is a testament to the hardworking players of his era who laid the groundwork for the evolution of baseball in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
908	3043	364	793	128	69	20	369	85	298	438	0.261	0.336	0.368	0.704	6825.4

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .313 across their career seasons — +7.5% above league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +13.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.704 vs. league average 0.638 across their career seasons — +10.4% above 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
1905	CIN	NL	17	51	10	13	4	1	0	10	4	13	6	0.255	.248 (+3%)	.307 (+35%)	.322 (+15%)	.629 (+25%)	260.4
1906	CIN	NL	18	54	7	11	1	1	0	1	2	8	11	0.204	.247 (-18%)	.307 (avg)	.315 (-18%)	.622 (-9%)	-51.5
1907	CLE	AL	152	514	62	117	19	9	1	50	15	47	97	0.228	.245 (-7%)	.304 (+2%)	.308 (-1%)	.613 (avg)	154.8
1908	CLE	AL	137	464	55	107	23	8	6	59	9	38	68	0.231	.240 (-4%)	.298 (+1%)	.306 (+15%)	.605 (+8%)	626.5
1909	CLE	AL	139	457	57	118	20	13	2	53	22	41	82	0.258	.244 (+6%)	.306 (+8%)	.312 (+19%)	.618 (+14%)	1086.2
1915	PIT	NL	156	577	72	177	33	14	5	77	17	48	75	0.307	.250 (+22%)	.318 (+16%)	.332 (+32%)	.651 (+24%)	2491.9
1916	PIT	NL	152	555	64	175	18	16	4	76	10	54	61	0.315	.248 (+27%)	.314 (+20%)	.326 (+31%)	.640 (+26%)	2619.7
1917	PIT	NL	69	244	27	46	5	5	2	29	5	33	27	0.189	.248 (-24%)	.312 (-8%)	.323 (-15%)	.635 (-12%)	-416.8
1918	PIT	NL	50	111	10	26	5	2	0	13	1	15	8	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.318 (+5%)	.326 (-3%)	.645 (+1%)	54.3
1920	PIT	NL	18	16	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	63	7	572	34	15	23
2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	4	4	3	5	3	0
OF	750	381	1229	91	64	15
SS	57	57	96	203	37	29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1905	CIN	1B	1	0	10	0	0	0
1905	CIN	3B	4	4	3	5	3	0
1905	CIN	OF	12	13	18	1	2	1
1906	CIN	OF	16	13	23	3	1	2
1907	CLE	1B	4	3	47	4	0	3
1907	CLE	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1907	CLE	OF	148	148	231	18	11	3
1908	CLE	1B	4	4	42	3	0	0
1908	CLE	OF	75	78	106	13	3	1
1908	CLE	SS	51	51	88	185	33	26
1909	CLE	OF	131	129	241	18	23	1
1909	CLE	SS	6	6	8	18	4	3
1915	PIT	OF	156	0	261	17	9	5
1916	PIT	1B	31	0	274	12	7	10
1916	PIT	OF	124	0	222	8	9	2
1917	PIT	1B	20	0	176	13	5	10
1917	PIT	OF	48	0	99	5	6	0
1918	PIT	1B	3	0	23	2	3	0
1918	PIT	OF	40	0	28	8	0	0