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Eric Hinske

Atlanta Braves

1977/08/05 32

6-2 235

Menasha, WI

L / R

8

the Chicago Cubs in 1998 (17th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2009 Yankees 39 84 13 19 3 0 7 14 10 25 1 0 .226 .316 .512
2009 Pirates 54 106 18 27 9 0 1 11 17 27 0 0 .255 .373 .368

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Can play the corner spots in both the infield and outfield. Provides good power at the plate and will take a walk. A good athlete, with solid speed. A team-first player.
Flaws
  • Has holes in his swing and doesn't make consistent contact (especially against lefties). Streaky.
Career Potential
  • Quality utility man / solid spot-starter.
  • AwardsAL - Rookie of the YearAL - Players Choice Awards (Rookie of the Year)Florida State League (A) - All-Star TeamNew York-Penn League (A) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 12, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Braves to a one-year contract.
October 27, 2009 Added to the World Series playoff roster.
October 15, 2009 Did not make the ALCS playoff roster.
June 30, 2009 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
June 30, 2009 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
January 30, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
November 1, 2008 Filed for free agency.
March 29, 2008 Contract purchased from Durham (AAA).
February 6, 2008 Signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a minor league contract.
October 30, 2007 Filed for free agency.
August 10, 2007 Missed 3 games (bereavement list).
August 6, 2007 Bereavement list, day-to-day.
June 26, 2003 Missed 29 games (right hand injury).
May 26, 2003 Right hand injury, 15-day DL (retroactive to May 24).
May 25, 2003 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
May 13, 2003 Missed 2 games (wrist injury).
May 11, 2003 Wrist injury, day-to-day.
June 12, 2002 Missed 2 games (hamstring).
June 10, 2002 Hamstring, day-to-day.
December 7, 2001 Acquired from the Oakland Athletics.
March 28, 2001 Acquired from the Chicago Cubs.
March 14, 2001 Optioned to Iowa (AAA).

Trades

January 12, 2010 Signed as a free agent by the Atlanta Braves.
June 30, 2009 Pittsburgh Pirates traded Eric Hinske to the New York Yankees for Casey Erickson and Eric Fryer.
January 30, 2009 Signed as a free agent by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
February 6, 2008 Signed by the Tampa Bay Rays to a minor league contract.
August 17, 2006 Toronto Blue Jays traded Eric Hinske and cash to the Boston Red Sox for a player to be named later.
December 7, 2001 Toronto Blue Jays traded Billy Koch to the Oakland Athletics for Justin Miller and Eric Hinske.
March 28, 2001 Oakland Athletics traded Miguel Cairo to the Chicago Cubs for Eric Hinske.
June 2, 1998 Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 17th round of the free-agent draft.

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