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Encyclopedia > Eric Hinske
Eric Hinske

Tampa Bay Rays — No. 32
Third base / First base / Right field
Bats: Left Throws: Right 
Major League Baseball debut
April 12002 for the Toronto Blue Jays
Selected MLB statistics
(through May 4,2008)
Batting average     .256
Home runs     91
Runs batted in     354
Teams

Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977, in Menasha, Wisconsin) is an overweight Major League Baseball player for the Tampa Bay Rays. Prior to joining the Rays, Hinske spent time at the Major League level with the Toronto Blue Jays, and more recently the Boston Red Sox, playing a sub-par third base, first base, and right field. He is listed at 6' 2, 295 pounds. Hinske has been clocked running a 6.23 40-yard dash. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 357 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1371 × 2303 pixel, file size: 1. ... The position of the third baseman A third baseman, abbreviated 3B, is the player in the sport of baseball whose responsibility is to defend the area nearest to third base, the third of four bases a baserunner must touch in a counterclockwise succession in order to score a run. ... The position of the first baseman First base, or 1B, is the first of four stations on a baseball diamond which must be touched in succession by a base runner in order to score a run for that players team. ... The position of the right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. ... is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball measuring the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters, respectively. ... Homerun redirects here. ... “RBI” redirects here. ... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Other nicknames The Jays Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) Formerly named SkyDome (1989-2005) Exhibition Stadium (1977-1989) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1992 â€¢ 1993 AL... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds... The following are the baseball events of the year 2006 throughout the world. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2007 throughout the world. ... Major league affiliations American League (1998–present) East Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 12, 42 Name Tampa Bay Rays (2008–present) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2007) Other nicknames Ballpark Tropicana Field (1998–present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) none Division titles... The following are the baseball events of the year 2008 throughout the world. ... is the 217th day of the year (218th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1977 (album) by Ash. ... Location of Menasha, Wisconsin The intersection of WIS-47 and WIS-114 Menasha is a city located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Major Leagues redirects here. ... Major league affiliations American League (1998–present) East Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 12, 42 Name Tampa Bay Rays (2008–present) Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998-2007) Other nicknames Ballpark Tropicana Field (1998–present) Major league titles World Series titles (0) none AL Pennants (0) none Division titles... Major league affiliations American League (1977–present) East Division (1977–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 42 Name Toronto Blue Jays (1977–present) Other nicknames The Jays Ballpark Rogers Centre (1989–present) Formerly named SkyDome (1989-2005) Exhibition Stadium (1977-1989) Major league titles World Series titles (2) 1992 â€¢ 1993 AL... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 4, 8, 9, 27, 42 Name Boston Red Sox (1908–present) Boston Americans (1901-1907) Other nicknames The BoSox, The Olde Towne Team, The Sox Ballpark Fenway Park (1912–present) Huntington Avenue Baseball Grounds...

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Baseball career

Early career

After playing for the University of Arkansas, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 17th round of the 1998 amateur draft. The University of Arkansas is a public co-educational land-grant university. ... Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 10, 14, 23, 26, 42 Name Chicago Cubs (1902–present) Chicago Orphans (1898-1901) Chicago Colts (1890-1897) Chicago White Stockings (1870-1871, 1874-1889) (a. ... This year in baseball 1995 - 1996 - 1997 - 1998 - 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 5 - Don Sutton, a 324-game winner is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his fifth try. ...


Blue Jays

On December 7, 2001, Toronto Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi acquired Hinske and reliever Justin Miller from the Athletics for Billy Koch, a move designed to bring youth and vitality to the team. Hinske was inserted in the everyday line-up in 2002, playing third base, and was a key contributor for the team, hitting predominantly in the number two spot in the line-up. While criticized early for his sometimes shoddy defense, Hinske made up for his lapses with his bat, hitting 24 home runs, knocking in 84 runs, and scoring 99 runs. He also led all AL third basemen in errors, with 22. He received wide recognition, winning both the MLB Rookie of the Year and The Sporting News Rookie of the Year awards. is the 341st day of the year (342nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... J. P. Ricciardi (born September 26, 1959 in Worcester, Massachusetts) is the current general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Justin Miller is the name of three Americans: Justin Miller, Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. ... William (Billy) Koch (born December 14, 1974 in Rockville Centre, New York) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. ... This year in baseball: 1999 - 2000 - 2001 - 2002 - 2003 - 2004 - 2005 Events January-March January 8 - Ozzie Smith is elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. ... Homerun redirects here. ... In Major League Baseball, the Rookie of the Year Award is given to the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. ... The Sporting News Rookie of the Year Award was established in 1946 by The Sporting News (TSN). ...


Following Hinske's successful 2002 campaign, Ricciardi signed him to a 5-year, $14,750,000 contract in March 2003. This new contract given to Hinske proved to be a mistake, as Hinske never came close to repeating the success he had in 2002, his rookie season. Hinske slumped through the early part of the 2003 season before disclosing that he had a broken bone in his right hand. After returning from the disabled list, he was unable to match his numbers of the previous year, batting just .243 with 12 home runs and 63 RBIs, although he did finish fifth in the American League with 45 doubles. He had the lowest fielding percentage of all third basemen in the league, .930, as well as the lowest range factor (2.48). Some claim the cause of the loss in Hinske's range was due to a lifetime endorsement deal with Krispy Kreme which saw Eric's weight balloon to over 300 lbs. The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... The following are the events of the year 2003 that happened world-wide throughout the sport of baseball. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ... Krispy Kreme is a chain of doughnut stores. ...


Hinske was still unable to return to his rookie form in 2004, finishing the yearwith a batting average of .248 with 15 home runs and 69 RBIs. A positive from the 2004 season for Hinske was that he had committed a career-low 7 errors at third base, and he led all third baseman in fielding percentage, albeit with a slightly below average range factor and a major-league-low zone rating (.707) and the lowest zone rating of any major league third baseman (.697). The following are the baseball events of the year 2004 throughout the world. ... In baseball statistics, a run batted in (RBI) is given to a batter for each run scored as the result of a batters plate appearance. ... Range Factor (commonly abbreviated RF) is a baseball statistic developed by Bill James. ...


After the 2004 season, the Blue Jays acquired Corey Koskie and Shea Hillenbrand, both third basemen, and Hinske was moved to first base for the 2005 season. He started off strong in 2005 with two home runs and 13 RBIs in his first eight games. Hinske finished April with four home runs and 17 RBIs, with a respectable .289 average and a .482 slugging percentage. Hinske finished the 2005 season with a .262 average, 15 home runs and 68 RBI, and a .430 slugging percentage. Cordel Leonard Corey Koskie (born June 28, 1973 in Anola, Manitoba, Canada) is a Major League Baseball player currently with the Milwaukee Brewers. ... Shea Matthew Hillenbrand (born July 27, 1975) is a Major League Baseball first baseman/third baseman who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2005 throughout the world. ...


With the acquisitions of Lyle Overbay and Troy Glaus by Toronto in the 2005 offseason, there was little room for Hinske as a corner infielder, and he was shifted once more to right field in a platoon with Alex Rios for the 2006 season. Rios won the job after having a solid April. Lyle Stefan Overbay (born January 28, 1977 in Centralia, Washington) is a Major League Baseball first baseman who currently plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Troy Edward Glaus (born August 3, 1976 in Tarzana, California) is a Major League Baseball player who plays third base for the Toronto Blue Jays. ... Alexis Israel Rios (born February 18, 1981 in Coffee, Alabama) is a right fielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Toronto Blue Jays. ...


Though Hinske's primary position in 2006 was right field, he had also seen some spot duty at his familiar first base and third base positions due to either injuries suffered by his teammates during the game or for pinch-hitting purposes.

Hinske on-deck in spring 2007.
Hinske on-deck in spring 2007.

On June 27, 2006, Rios was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a staph infection suffered after fouling a ball off his leg thereby clearing the way for Hinske to see regular game action. In addition to Rios' injury, Hillenbrand's stormy departure from the team in July provided even more opportunity for increased playing time. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 484 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1859 × 2303 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 484 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1859 × 2303 pixel, file size: 1. ... is the 178th day of the year (179th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Binomial name Staphylococcus aureus Rosenbach, 1884 Staphylococcus aureus (which is occasionally given the nickname golden staph) is a bacterium, frequently living on the skin or in the nose of a healthy person, that can cause illnesses ranging from minor skin infections (such as pimples, boils, and cellulitis) and abscesses, to...


Hinske is also quoted in a July 25, 2006 column on the Blue Jays' official website, criticizing the departed Hillenbrand, who was designated for assignment for, among other things, complaining about his lack of playing time: is the 206th day of the year (207th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Designated for assignment is a contractual term used in Major League Baseball. ...


"I just took the approach of trying to be professional, check your ego at the door every day," said Hinske, who had been a regular most of his career but was now platooning in the outfield. "I think we all saw that with Shea Hillenbrand. It can counterproductive to be vocal and not be a so-called 'team' guy."


Red Sox

On August 17, 2006, Hinske was traded to the Boston Red Sox for a minor league player to be named later and cash.[1] His versatility helped the Red Sox, since they were greatly plagued by injuries in the second half of the season. He ended the season with a 10-game hitting streak. On May 17, 2007, Hinske had what could be his career highlight. In the 5th inning of a game against the Tigers, a ball was hit to right field (where Hinske was playing,) and it appeared that the ball was out of reach. But he did a full body dive, and caught the ball, while also smacking his face into the ground from the impact after making the catch. According to Red Sox color analyst, Jerry Remy, "Gosh, that's one of the best catches you'll see all season long (2007 season.) I didn't think he was gonna get to this." [2] Later, in the bottom of the 7th inning, he would hit a home run into the Red Sox bullpen. [3] is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... In baseball, a hitting streak refers to the consecutive number of official games in which a player gets at least one base hit. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations American League (1901–present) Central Division (1998–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 2, 5, 6, 16, 23, 42, Cobb Name Detroit Tigers (1901–present) Other nicknames The Bengals, The Tigs, Motor City Kitties Ballpark Comerica Park (2000–present) Tiger Stadium (1912-1999) Briggs Stadium (1938-1960) Navin... Remy redirects here. ...


Rays

On February 6, 2008, Hinske signed a minor league contract with an invite to spring training with the Tampa Bay Rays. He was added to the 40-man major league roster on March 29, and was the Rays opening-day right-fielder. In his Rays debut, Hinske homered to right field off of Baltimore starter Jeremy Guthrie. is the 37th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... The following are the baseball events of the year 2008 throughout the world. ... A Grapefruit League game at the LA Dodgers camp in Vero Beach, Florida In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of exhibition games which precedes the regular season. ... is the 88th day of the year (89th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jeremy Shane Guthrie is currently a right-handed starting pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. ...


Personal

Hinske is married to Kathryn. They have a daughter Ava who was born August 2007. Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...


Trivia

  • As a Blue Jay, Hinske's theme music when he stepped up to the plate in 2006 was "The Shortest Straw" by Metallica. In 2005, his theme was "Duality" by Slipknot. In 2004, His theme song was "Walk" by Pantera.

Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... Duality is the name of the first single from Slipknots third studio album (fourth when counting their independently released EP, Mate Feed Kill Repeat) Vol. ... Slipknot (sometimes typeset as SlipKnoT to fit their logo) is a Grammy winning American metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. ... Walk is one of heavy metal band Panteras most popular and influential songs from the 1992 album Vulgar Display of Power. ... For other uses, see Pantera (disambiguation). ...

Career statistics

Eric Hinske (Updated as of April 9, 2008) [4]
Games AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BA
Career 769 2524 389 650 168 15 86 341 50 .256

References

  1. ^ mlb trade article
  2. ^ Redsox.mlb.com article
  3. ^ Hinske home run at MLB.com
  4. ^ Eric Hinske. ESPN.com (2007-02-24). Retrieved on 2007-02-24.

MLB.com is the official site of Major League Baseball. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 55th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

External links

Preceded by
Ichiro Suzuki
American League Rookie of the Year
2002
Succeeded by
Angel Berroa
Preceded by
Albert Pujols
Baseball America Rookie of the Year
2002
Succeeded by
Brandon Webb
Preceded by
Ichiro Suzuki
Players Choice AL Most Outstanding Rookie
2002
Succeeded by
Angel Berroa
Preceded by
Albert Pujols
Topps Rookie All-Star Third Baseman
2002
Succeeded by
Ty Wigginton

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Eric Hinske - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (351 words)
Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977 in Menasha, Wisconsin) is a Major League Baseball player.
Hinske had a successful 2001 at third base with Oakland's AAA team, the Sacramento River Cats, hitting.282, with 25 HR and 79 RBI in 121 games.
Hinske was still unable to return to his rookie form in 2004 with a batting average of.248 with 15 home runs and 69 RBIs.
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