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
Tommy Hinzo's recorded salaries total $137,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1989. Hinzo's career, 1987 to 1989, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CLE | AL | $75,000 |
| 1987 | CLE | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary | $137,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1985, 1986 |
Tommy Hinzo: the record in brief
According to the bio, Tommy Hinzo debuted on July 16, 1987 and played a final game on October 1, 1989. Hinzo's only club in the season tables is the Cleveland Indians. Hinzo played primarily as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on June 18, 1964, in San Diego, CA, USA and a listed size of 5'10" and 170 pounds. The bio lists the given name Thomas Lee.
In 85 games and 274 at bats, Hinzo batted .248 with 68 hits, adding 3 homers and 21 runs batted in. Hinzo's career OPS of .620 combines a .284 on-base mark with .336 slugging. Against a .259 league average for those years, Hinzo's .248 average was near the norm. No season topped the 68 hits of 1987. In 1987, a season of regular play, Hinzo hit .265 while the league hit .262.
Most of Hinzo's defensive work, 73 games, came at second base; the rest of the position table shows shortstop (1) and designated hitter (1). Fielding at second base produced 121 putouts and 211 assists against 11 errors.
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 teams did Tommy Hinzo play for?
- Tommy Hinzo played for one team, the Cleveland Indians (1987, 1989).
- What were Tommy Hinzo's career stats?
- In 85 games, Tommy Hinzo had 68 hits, 3 home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs, and 10 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- How much did Tommy Hinzo earn in his career?
- Tommy Hinzo's recorded salaries total $137,500 over 2 seasons, 1987 to 1989. Hinzo's career, 1987 to 1989, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Tommy Hinzo's salary?
- Tommy Hinzo's last recorded salary was $75,000, in 1989. His highest recorded salary was $75,000, in 1989, and his lowest was $62,500, in 1987. The Salary History table lists each season from 1987 to 1989.
- What position did Tommy Hinzo play?
- Tommy Hinzo played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Tommy Hinzo and how much did he weigh?
- Tommy Hinzo was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Tommy Hinzo hit each season?
- Tommy Hinzo's home runs by season: 3 in 1987 and 0 in 1989. His most in one season was 3, in 1987.
- 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.