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Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977) is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder and first baseman. Hinske played in the major leagues from 2002 to 2013 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks at third base, first base, left field, and right field. He won the 2002 AL Rookie of the Year Award with the Blue Jays. He has also been a coach for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels.
Born in Menasha, Wisconsin, Hinske played for Menasha High School where he broke many hitting records, in addition to playing football as a running back. He initially intended to play football and baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, which was 15 minutes from his home.
The University of Arkansas ultimately offered him a full scholarship to play baseball. Between 1996 and 1998, he hit .345 during his time at Arkansas. He also ranked within the top 10 in school history for several offensive categories, including RBI, runs scored, and extra base hits. In 1997, Hinske set a school record with 87 runs scored.
In 1997, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
The Chicago Cubs selected Hinske in the 17th round of the 1998 amateur draft. He began his professional career in Short Season A-ball with the Williamsport Cubs of the New York-Penn League. After hitting .298 with nine home runs and 57 RBI over 68 games, he moved over to the Rockford Cubbies of the Midwest League.
Hinske spent most of the 1999 season in High-A with the Daytona Cubs of the Florida State League. He had an All-Star year, hitting .259 with 20 home runs and 73 RBI in 131 games. In 2000, Hinske played for the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx in Double-A. He hit .259 with 20 home runs and 73 RBI in 131 games for the Southern League champions.
The Oakland Athletics acquired Hinske from the Cubs for Miguel Cairo on March 28, 2001. Hinske was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento for the 2001 season. He hit .282 with 25 home runs, 20 stolen bases, and 79 RBI in 121 for the River Cats.
On December 7, 2001, Toronto Blue Jays general manager J. P. Ricciardi acquired Hinske and reliever Justin Miller from the Athletics for Billy Koch, a move designed to bring youth and vitality to the team.
Eric Hinske
Eric Scott Hinske (born August 5, 1977) is an American professional baseball coach and former outfielder and first baseman. Hinske played in the major leagues from 2002 to 2013 with the Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, Atlanta Braves and Arizona Diamondbacks at third base, first base, left field, and right field. He won the 2002 AL Rookie of the Year Award with the Blue Jays. He has also been a coach for the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels.
Born in Menasha, Wisconsin, Hinske played for Menasha High School where he broke many hitting records, in addition to playing football as a running back. He initially intended to play football and baseball at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, which was 15 minutes from his home.
The University of Arkansas ultimately offered him a full scholarship to play baseball. Between 1996 and 1998, he hit .345 during his time at Arkansas. He also ranked within the top 10 in school history for several offensive categories, including RBI, runs scored, and extra base hits. In 1997, Hinske set a school record with 87 runs scored.
In 1997, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Hyannis Mets of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
The Chicago Cubs selected Hinske in the 17th round of the 1998 amateur draft. He began his professional career in Short Season A-ball with the Williamsport Cubs of the New York-Penn League. After hitting .298 with nine home runs and 57 RBI over 68 games, he moved over to the Rockford Cubbies of the Midwest League.
Hinske spent most of the 1999 season in High-A with the Daytona Cubs of the Florida State League. He had an All-Star year, hitting .259 with 20 home runs and 73 RBI in 131 games. In 2000, Hinske played for the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx in Double-A. He hit .259 with 20 home runs and 73 RBI in 131 games for the Southern League champions.
The Oakland Athletics acquired Hinske from the Cubs for Miguel Cairo on March 28, 2001. Hinske was assigned to Triple-A Sacramento for the 2001 season. He hit .282 with 25 home runs, 20 stolen bases, and 79 RBI in 121 for the River Cats.
On December 7, 2001, Toronto Blue Jays general manager J. P. Ricciardi acquired Hinske and reliever Justin Miller from the Athletics for Billy Koch, a move designed to bring youth and vitality to the team.
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