A. J. Hinch
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1998-2004)
A. J. Hinch was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 7 seasons. In 350 career games, he hit .219 with 209 hits, 32 home runs, and 112 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1998-04-01
- Last Game
- 2004-09-24
Full name: Andrew Jay Hinch
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 | .219 | .280 | .356 | .636 | -2,582 |
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 .636 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .231 | .266 (-13%) | .335 (-12%) | .420 (-19%) | .755 (-16%) | -897.3 |
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 76 | 205 | 26 | 44 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 41 | .215 | .271 (-21%) | .344 (-24%) | .433 (-20%) | .778 (-22%) | -800.1 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | KCA | AL | 45 | 121 | 10 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 8 | 26 | .157 | .263 (-41%) | .332 (-32%) | .426 (-23%) | .758 (-27%) | -562.9 |
| 2002 | KCA | AL | 72 | 197 | 25 | 49 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 35 | .249 | .261 (-5%) | .331 (-3%) | .416 (-4%) | .747 (-3%) | -92.8 |
| 2003 | DET | AL | 27 | 74 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 18 | .203 | .264 (-23%) | .332 (-26%) | .422 (-7%) | .754 (-15%) | -228.8 |
| 2004 | PHI | NL | 4 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 350 | 953 | 104 | 209 | 28 | 3 | 32 | 112 | 13 | 71 | 214 | .219 | — | — | — | — | -2,582 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (350 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 181 | 475 | 49 | 104 | 18 | 55 | .219 |
| Away | 169 | 478 | 55 | 105 | 14 | 57 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-09-24 | PHI | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-18 | PHI | WSN | L | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2004-09-15 | PHI | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003-09-28 | DET | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-23 | DET | KCR | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-22 | DET | KCR | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-14 | DET | KCR | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-10 | DET | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-04 | DET | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 338 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
A. J. Hinch's recorded salaries total $920,000 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hinch's career ran from 1998 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2003, and 2004.
| 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 recorded salary (partial) | $920,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |
A. J. Hinch: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 1, 1998 and the final game on September 24, 2004, A. J. Hinch built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (1998 through 2000), the Kansas City Royals (2001 through 2002), the Detroit Tigers (2003), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2004). Born on May 15, 1974, in Waverly, IA, USA, Hinch is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6'1" and 195 pounds. The given name on file is Andrew Jay Hinch.
In 350 games and 953 at bats, Hinch batted .219 with 209 hits, along with 32 home runs and 112 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .280 and .356 give Hinch a career OPS of .636. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Hinch's .219 average sits 17.6% below it. 1998 produced Hinch's most hits, 78 of them for the Oakland Athletics. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1998, did not top the league's .266. In none of the compared seasons from 1998 to 2003 did Hinch top the league batting average.
Frequently Asked Questions about A. J. Hinch
- What years did A. J. Hinch play?
- A. J. Hinch played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2004.
- Was A. J. Hinch a pitcher?
- No. A. J. Hinch was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did A. J. Hinch hit?
- A. J. Hinch hit 32 career home runs with 209 hits.
- What teams did A. J. Hinch play for?
- A. J. Hinch played for 4 teams: the Oakland Athletics (1998–2000), the Kansas City Royals (2001–2002), the Detroit Tigers (2003), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2004).
- What were A. J. Hinch's career stats?
- In 350 games, A. J. Hinch had 209 hits, 32 home runs, 112 RBI, 104 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .219 batting average.
- How much did A. J. Hinch earn in his career?
- A. J. Hinch's recorded salaries total $920,000 over 4 seasons, 1998 to 2002. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hinch's career ran from 1998 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2000, 2003, and 2004.
- What was A. J. Hinch's salary?
- A. J. Hinch's last recorded salary was $260,000, in 2002. His highest recorded salary was $260,000, in 2001, and his lowest was $170,000, in 1998. The Salary History table lists each season from 1998 to 2002.
- What position did A. J. Hinch play?
- A. J. Hinch played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was A. J. Hinch and how much did he weigh?
- A. J. Hinch was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- How many home runs did A. J. Hinch hit each season?
- A. J. Hinch's home runs by season: 9 in 1998, 7 in 1999, 0 in 2000, 6 in 2001, 7 in 2002, 3 in 2003, and 0 in 2004. His most in one season was 9, in 1998.
- What was A. J. Hinch's career batting average?
- A. J. Hinch batted .219 over his career, with 209 hits in 953 at bats.
- How many RBI did A. J. Hinch have?
- A. J. Hinch drove in 112 runs in his career.
- Is A. J. Hinch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. A. J. Hinch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.