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Eric Hinske

New York Yankees

1977/08/05 31

6-1 235

Menasha, WI

L / R

7

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 Pirates 32 67 10 17 6 0 1 7 6 17 0 0 .254 .342 .388

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has decent power at the plate, along with the patience to hang in for a walk. He's even got surprising speed for a big guy. Is as versatile as they come.
Flaws
  • He can pile up the strikeouts, and tends to lapse into mechanical difficulties with his swing. His power appears to be regressing.
Career Potential
  • A top-notch utility man.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

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 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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