Harry Hinchman
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1907)
Harry Hinchman was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1907 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 15 career games, he hit .216 with 11 hits and 9 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/19/1933 in Toledo, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1907-07-29
- Last Game
- 1907-08-14
Full name: Harry Sibley Hinchman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 51 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | .216 | .286 | .314 | .599 | -23 |
Career AVG .216 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — 6.1% below league average.
Career SLG .314 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .599 vs. league average .613 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | CLE | AL | 15 | 51 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | .216 | .245 (-12%) | .304 (-6%) | .308 (+2%) | .613 (-2%) | -23.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 51 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | .216 | — | — | — | — | -23 | ||
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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 12 | 42 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 6 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907-08-14 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-13 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-12 | CLE | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-10 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-08 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-08-07 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1907-08-06 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1907-08-05 | CLE | PHA | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-05 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907-08-03 | CLE | PHA | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 15 |
Harry Hinchman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Harry Hinchman debuted on July 29, 1907 and played a final game on August 14, 1907. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cleveland Naps, in 1907. The bio lists Hinchman as a second baseman who switch-hit and threw right-handed. Hinchman is listed at 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Hinchman was born on August 4, 1878, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. Hinchman's death is recorded on January 19, 1933, in Toledo, OH, USA. The given name on file is Harry Sibley Hinchman.
Hinchman collected 11 hits in 51 at bats across 15 games, good for a .216 batting average; the totals also include 9 RBI. Hinchman got on base at a .286 rate and slugged .314 (.599 OPS). Over the seasons Hinchman played, league hitters batted .245; the .216 career figure is 12.1% below that. The season table holds a single row: 1907 with the Cleveland Naps, 15 games, 51 at bats and 11 hits. That year the league hit .245, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position breakdown shows 15 games, all at second base. At second base, Hinchman's fielding totals are 25 putouts, 60 assists and 9 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Harry Hinchman
- Was Harry Hinchman a pitcher?
- No. Harry Hinchman was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Harry Hinchman hit?
- Harry Hinchman hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did Harry Hinchman play for?
- Harry Hinchman played for one team, the Cleveland Naps (1907).
- What were Harry Hinchman's career stats?
- In 15 games, Harry Hinchman had 11 hits, 9 RBI, 3 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .216 batting average.
- What position did Harry Hinchman play?
- Harry Hinchman played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Harry Hinchman and how much did he weigh?
- Harry Hinchman was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Harry Hinchman's career batting average?
- Harry Hinchman batted .216 over his career, with 11 hits in 51 at bats.
- How many RBI did Harry Hinchman have?
- Harry Hinchman drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Harry Hinchman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Harry Hinchman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.