Paul Hinson
Encyclopedia
James Paul Hinson was a utility player
in Major League Baseball
who played for the Boston Red Sox
. Listed at 5' 10", 150 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Vanleer, Tennessee
.
Hinson was a major leaguer whose career, statistically speaking, was only slightly different than that of Herb Washington
. He appeared in three games for the 1928
Red Sox, all in pinch-running duties, scoring a run
, and did not get an at-bat or fielding chances
. After that, he never appeared in a major league game again.
Hinson died in Muskogee, Oklahoma
at age 56.
Utility player
In sport, a utility player is one who can play several positions competently, a sort of jack of all trades. Sports in which the term is often used include association football , baseball, rugby, rugby league, water polo and softball....
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
. Listed at 5' 10", 150 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Vanleer, Tennessee
Vanleer, Tennessee
Vanleer is a town in Dickson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 310 at the 2000 census. The town is named for Anthony Van Leer, onetime operator of the iron works in nearby Cumberland Furnace.-Geography:...
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Hinson was a major leaguer whose career, statistically speaking, was only slightly different than that of Herb Washington
Herb Washington
Herbert Lee Washington is a former world-class sprinter in the early 1970s who parlayed his speed into a brief Major League Baseball stint, and later became the owner/operator of numerous McDonald's restaurants and a minor-league professional hockey franchise and held a number of high-ranking...
. He appeared in three games for the 1928
1928 in baseball
-Champions:*World Series: New York Yankees over St Louis Cardinals -Awards and honors:*League Award** Mickey Cochrane, Philadelphia Athletics, C** Jim Bottomley, St. Louis Cardinals, 1B-Statistical leaders:-American League final standings:...
Red Sox, all in pinch-running duties, scoring a run
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
, and did not get an at-bat or fielding chances
Total chances
In baseball statistics, total chances , also called chances offered, represents the number of plays in which a defensive player has participated. It is calculated as follows: Total Chances = assists + putouts + errors. Chances accepted refers to the total of putouts and assists only. Fielding...
. After that, he never appeared in a major league game again.
Hinson died in Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee, Oklahoma
Muskogee is a city in Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States. It is the county seat of Muskogee County, and home to Bacone College. The population was 38,310 at the 2000 census, making it the eleventh-largest city in Oklahoma....
at age 56.
Fact
- As well as Hinson and Washington, other major league players have made their most appearances in a game as a pinch runner, notably Mel KerrMel KerrJohn Melville Kerr is a Canadian-born former major league baseball player....
for the 1925 Chicago CubsChicago CubsThe Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
and Gary HargisGary HargisGary Lynn Hargis , is a former Major League Baseball player who played in with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Hargis made his lone appearance as a pinch-runner for the Pirates on the next-to-last day of the season....
for the 1979 Pittsburgh PiratesPittsburgh PiratesThe Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. Other teams have occasionally kept pinch-running specialists for brief stretches, such as Matt AlexanderMatt AlexanderMatthew Alexander was a Utility Player for the Chicago Cubs , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...
, Allan LewisAllan LewisFor the rugby players see Allan Lewis Allan Sydney Lewis is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder and pinch runner over parts of 6 seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. Lewis was a member of the 1972 and 1973 World Series champion Athletics...
, Don HopkinsDon Hopkins (baseball)Donald Hopkins is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Oakland Athletics during the and seasons.-References:...
and Larry LintzLarry LintzLarry Lintz , is a retired major league baseball player. He was a second baseman for the Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Oakland Athletics and Cleveland Indians . In 1976, Lintz was used almost exclusively by the Athletics as a pinch-runner, appearing in 68 games with only one at-bat...
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