Harry Hinchman, baseball player, 1907-1907

Harry Hinchman

Born: 8/4/1878 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 1/19/1933 in Toledo, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-07-29 | Final Game: 1907-08-14

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Harry Sibley Hinchman

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Biography

Harry Hinchman was a professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from July 29, 1907, to August 14, 1907. Primarily a position player, Hinchman appeared in 15 games during his time in Major League Baseball, where he showcased his skills on the field. Over the course of his short career, he accumulated 11 hits and recorded 9 runs batted in (RBIs), finishing with a batting average of .216. Although he did not hit any home runs, Hinchman demonstrated his speed with 2 stolen bases. Hinchman played during an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the following decades. His time in the majors was limited, but he contributed to his team's efforts and left an imprint on the game, albeit a fleeting one. While his statistics may not reflect a long-term impact, Hinchman's dedication to the sport during a formative period in baseball history remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game.

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 0.216 0.286 0.314 0.599 -24.1

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 0.599 vs. league average 0.613 across their career seasons — near 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
1907 CLE AL 15 51 3 11 3 1 0 9 2 5 6 0.216 .245 (-12%) .304 (-6%) .308 (+2%) .613 (-2%) -24.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 15 15 25 60 9 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 CLE 2B 15 15 25 60 9 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 15