George Hinshaw
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1983)
George Hinshaw was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 2 seasons. In 13 career games, he hit .355 with 11 hits and 5 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-09-19
- Last Game
- 1983-10-02
Full name: George Addison Hinshaw
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 31 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .355 | .412 | .387 | .799 | 0 |
Career AVG .355 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +35.9% above league average.
Career OBP .412 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +26.9% above league average.
Career SLG .387 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .799 vs. league average .713 across their career seasons — +12.0% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | SDN | NL | 6 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SDN | NL | 7 | 16 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 4 | .438 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 31 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .355 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (13 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | .450 |
| Away | 5 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-10-02 | SDP | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-10-01 | SDP | ATL | W | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-28 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-27 | SDP | HOU | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1983-09-26 | SDP | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-21 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-09-20 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-30 | SDP | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-29 | SDP | CIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | SDP | HOU | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne | La Verne | CA | 1980 |
George Hinshaw: the record in brief
September 19, 1982 and October 2, 1983 bracket George Hinshaw's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Hinshaw's only club in the season tables is the San Diego Padres. Born on October 23, 1959, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Hinshaw is listed as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 6 feet, 0 inches and 185 pounds. On the record, George Hinshaw was born George Addison Hinshaw.
In 13 games and 31 at bats, Hinshaw batted .355 with 11 hits, adding 5 RBI. The on-base percentage is .412 and the slugging percentage .387, for an OPS of .799. Over the seasons Hinshaw played, league hitters batted .261; the .355 career figure is 35.9% above that. The highest hit total in a season was 7, in 1983. The best average in the busiest seasons was .438, in 1983.
Most of Hinshaw's defensive work, 5 games, came at third base; the rest of the position table shows right field (5), second base (1), and left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about George Hinshaw
- What years did George Hinshaw play?
- George Hinshaw played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1983.
- Was George Hinshaw a pitcher?
- No. George Hinshaw was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did George Hinshaw hit?
- George Hinshaw hit 0 career home runs with 11 hits.
- What teams did George Hinshaw play for?
- George Hinshaw played for one team, the San Diego Padres (1982–1983).
- What were George Hinshaw's career stats?
- In 13 games, George Hinshaw had 11 hits, 5 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .355 batting average.
- What position did George Hinshaw play?
- George Hinshaw played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was George Hinshaw and how much did he weigh?
- George Hinshaw was listed at 6 feet and 185 pounds.
- What was George Hinshaw's career batting average?
- George Hinshaw batted .355 over his career, with 11 hits in 31 at bats.
- How many RBI did George Hinshaw have?
- George Hinshaw drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is George Hinshaw in the Hall of Fame?
- No. George Hinshaw has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.