George Hinshaw, baseball player, 1982-1983

George Hinshaw

Born: 10/23/1959 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-19 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Addison Hinshaw

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Biography

George Hinshaw, born in 1959, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1982 to 1983. A versatile position player, Hinshaw made a brief but impactful appearance in the game, participating in 13 games over his two-year career. He showcased his offensive skills with a remarkable batting average of .355, collecting 11 hits and driving in 5 runs during his time in the league. Notably, he also contributed a stolen base, demonstrating his speed on the base paths. Hinshaw's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the emergence of more powerful hitters and evolving strategies on the field. Although his tenure in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his impressive batting average and on-base performance highlighted his potential and skill as a player. His legacy, while not defined by extensive statistics, reflects the competitive spirit of the early 1980s and the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
13 31 2 11 1 0 0 5 1 3 9 0.355 0.412 0.387 0.799 0.0

Career AVG .355 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +35.9% above league average.

Career OBP .412 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +26.9% above league average.

Career SLG .387 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.799 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +12.0% 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
1982 SDP NL 6 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 5 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1983 SDP NL 7 16 1 7 1 0 0 4 1 0 4 0.438 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 4 6 5 0 0
OF 6 5 9 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 SDN OF 6 5 9 1 0 0
1983 SDN 3B 5 4 6 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 5
Left Field 1
Right Field 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of La Verne La Verne CA 1980