BHAMBARONS Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I have been hearing the name Travis Hinton, Just wondered who he was and where we got him and finally which level does he pencil in right now. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goober Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 first baseman acquired as the player to be named later in the Carlos Lee trade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Hinton was acquired by the White Sox earlier this season as the PTBNL in the Carlos Lee for Luis Vizcaino and Scott Posednik deal. He has only played as high as A ball but looked to be a legit hitter (statistically) last season. He strikes out more then you would like and is brutal defensively. However, the only reason he was stuck in A ball is due to the depth the Brewers have at first base in the minors, more specifically Prince Fielder. I don't know if the guy will be a major leaguer, but if Hinton is going to be getting a lot of AB's in Bham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 21, 2005 -> 06:22 AM) Hinton was acquired by the White Sox earlier this season as the PTBNL in the Carlos Lee for Luis Vizcaino and Scott Posednik deal. He has only played as high as A ball but looked to be a legit hitter (statistically) last season. He strikes out more then you would like and is brutal defensively. However, the only reason he was stuck in A ball is due to the depth the Brewers have at first base in the minors, more specifically Prince Fielder. I don't know if the guy will be a major leaguer, but if Hinton is going to be getting a lot of AB's in Bham. Yes, Hinton was behind first Nelson, then Fielder, but he didn't move up because he wasn't good enough. He spent two very average years in low A and then finally had a good season in high A. He is just now "earning" a shot at AA. Let's also keep in mind that he will be going from one of the best hitting parks in the Minor Leagues to one of the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Jan 22, 2005 -> 01:48 AM) Yes, Hinton was behind first Nelson, then Fielder, but he didn't move up because he wasn't good enough. He spent two very average years in low A and then finally had a good season in high A. He is just now "earning" a shot at AA. Let's also keep in mind that he will be going from one of the best hitting parks in the Minor Leagues to one of the worst. Exactly, so it's really an important season for Hinton. If he can hit for B-Ham in AA, his stock will be much higher at the end of this season than it is now. He's got some holes in his swing that he needs to work on apparently as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 I'm not expecting much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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