John Hinton

Born: 6/19/1876 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 7/19/1920 in Woodville, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-06-03 | Final Game: 1901-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: John Robert Hinton

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Biography

John Hinton was a professional baseball player born in 1876 who played in the early 20th century, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. His career spanned a brief period from June 3 to June 7, 1901, during which he participated in only four games as a position player. Hinton's contributions to the game were modest, as he recorded just one hit in 13 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .077. He did not register any home runs or runs batted in, and he did not steal any bases during his time in Major League Baseball. Though Hinton's playing career was short-lived and statistically understated, he represents a snapshot of the challenges faced by players in the early days of professional baseball, where competition was fierce and opportunities were limited. His experience reflects the evolving nature of the game during a transformative era, as players began to adapt to new styles and strategies that would define the sport in the decades to follow. Hinton's time in the league, although brief, is a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.077	0.200	0.077	0.277	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 71.7% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — 78.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.277 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — 59.7% 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
1901	BSN	NL	4	13	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	4	0	4	5	3	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BSN	3B	4	0	4	5	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	4