Eric Hinske

Eric Hinske
Hinske with the Mets in 2023
Third baseman / Outfielder / First baseman
Born: (1977-08-05) August 5, 1977 (age 47) Menasha, Wisconsin, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 1, 2002, for the Toronto Blue Jays
Last MLB appearance
June 27, 2013, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
Batting average	.249
Home runs	137
Runs batted in	522
Teams
As player Toronto Blue Jays (2002–2006) Boston Red Sox (2006–2007) Tampa Bay Rays (2008) Pittsburgh Pirates (2009) New York Yankees (2009) Atlanta Braves (2010–2012) Arizona Diamondbacks (2013) As coach Chicago Cubs (2014–2017) Los Angeles Angels (2018) Arizona Diamondbacks (2019–2021) New York Mets (2023)
Career highlights and awards
3× World Series champion (2007, 2009, 2016) AL Rookie of the Year (2002)

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.