Alex Hinshaw
Born: 10/31/1982 in Pomona, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-05-15 | Final Game: 2012-08-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Alexander Omar Hinshaw
Biography
Alex Hinshaw was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2008 to 2012. Born in 1982, Hinshaw made his debut with the San Diego Padres on May 15, 2008. Over his career, he was known for his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing with a total of 85 strikeouts. Despite facing challenges on the mound, he maintained a record of 3-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.11.
Hinshaw's career spanned a period marked by the increasing emphasis on bullpen strategies, as teams began to rely more heavily on specialized relief pitchers. While he did not record any saves, his contributions were appreciated as he navigated the competitive landscape of MLB. After concluding his playing days on August 27, 2012, Hinshaw left the game having carved out a niche as a reliable arm in the bullpen during an era of evolving pitching roles.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.0 | 68 | 42 | 15 | 57 | 85 | 5.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 2 | 1 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 31 | 15 | 29 | 47 | 3.40 | - |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 12.00 | - |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 135.00 | - |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.0 | 23 | 14 | 20 | 36 | 4.50 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFG | NL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SFG | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 90 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | SFN | P | 48 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SFN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 31 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 90 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $401,750 |
| Total Career Earnings | $401,750 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaffey College | Rancho Cucamonga | CA | 2002, 2004 |
| San Diego State University | San Diego | CA | 2005 |