Alex Hinshaw
| IP | 74 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 5.108 |
| WHIP | 1.689 |
| BB/9 | 6.932 |
| SO/9 | 10.338 |
- Full name Alexander Omar Hinshaw
- Born 10/31/1982 in Pomona, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School San Diego State
- Debut 05/15/2008
- Drafted in the 15th round (462nd overall) by the San Francisco Giants in 2005.
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The Giants drafted Hinshaw three times--out of high school in 2000, out of Chaffey (Calif.) JC in 2002 and out of San Diego State in 2005--before he finally signed. In between he was also drafted by the Marlins in 2003 and missed a season following Tommy John surgery. Hinshaw showed what all the fuss was about in an encouraging major league debut season. The wiry lefthander appeared in 48 games, posted a 3.40 ERA and held lefthanders to a .205 average. He remains far from a finished product, often failing to get ahead of hitters and walking his way into trouble. But his low-90s fastball, hard curveball and sweeping slider all can be plus pitches, lending credence to the belief that he'll be more than a lefty specialist. Hinshaw is a fiery competitor who has had his share of dustups, including one ejection for arguing the strike zone. He went to the Arizona Fall League and looked tired there, posting a 6.23 ERA in 17 innings. Hinshaw is even skinnier than teammate Tim Lincecum and probably could stand to gain a few pounds to help increase his stamina. He's a near lock to make San Francisco's Opening Day roster.
