Paul Hinrichs
Born: 8/31/1925 in Marengo, IA, USA
Died: 4/9/2023 in Greenville, KY, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-05-16 | Final Game: 1951-06-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Paul Edwin Hinrichs
Biography
Paul Hinrichs was a professional baseball player born in 1925, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period during the early 1950s. His career spanned from May 16, 1951, to June 21, 1951, during which he participated in four games as a position player. Despite the limited number of games, Hinrichs' time in the big leagues places him among the ranks of those who pursued the dream of playing at the highest level of the sport.
Throughout his short stint in the majors, Hinrichs faced the challenges that come with competing in a rapidly evolving game, marked by the post-war era's quest for talent and the integration of baseball. He finished his career with no hits, home runs, RBIs, or stolen bases, holding a batting average of 0.0. While his statistics may not reflect a traditional success on the field, Hinrichs' journey is a testament to the countless players who aspired to make their mark in baseball, contributing to the rich tapestry of the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 21.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 21.60 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | BOS | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concordia University-St. Paul | St. Paul | MN | 1944, 1945 |