Tommy Hinzo
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1989)
Tommy Hinzo was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989 for the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 3 seasons. In 85 career games, he hit .248 with 68 hits, 3 home runs, and 21 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
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-07-16
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Thomas Lee Hinzo
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 274 | 35 | 68 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 53 | .248 | .284 | .336 | .620 | -547 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career SLG .336 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OPS .620 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 14.1% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CLE | AL | 67 | 257 | 31 | 68 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 47 | .265 | .262 (+1%) | .331 (-11%) | .415 (-14%) | .746 (-12%) | -546.7 |
| 1989 | CLE | AL | 18 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 85 | 274 | 35 | 68 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 53 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -547 | ||
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 (85 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 120 | 18 | 27 | 3 | 7 | .225 |
| Away | 45 | 154 | 17 | 41 | 0 | 14 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | CLE | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-29 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-24 | CLE | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-09-21 | CLE | LAA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-17 | CLE | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-16 | CLE | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-12 | CLE | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-10 | CLE | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-09 | CLE | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-08 | CLE | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $75,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $137,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1985, 1986 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Tommy Hinzo
- What years did Tommy Hinzo play?
- Tommy Hinzo played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1989.
- Was Tommy Hinzo a pitcher?
- No. Tommy Hinzo was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Tommy Hinzo hit?
- Tommy Hinzo hit 3 career home runs with 68 hits.
- What was Tommy Hinzo's career batting average?
- Tommy Hinzo batted .248 over his career, with 68 hits in 274 at bats.
- How many RBI did Tommy Hinzo have?
- Tommy Hinzo drove in 21 runs in his career.
- Is Tommy Hinzo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tommy Hinzo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.