Rich Hinton
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Richard Michael Hinton
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 6' 2", Weight 185 lb.
- School University of Arizona
- High School Marana High School
- Debut July 17, 1971
- Final Game September 27, 1979
- Born May 22, 1947 in Tucson, AZ USA
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Although normally a reliever, Rich Hinton did pitch two complete games in his major league career, both in 1978 as a member of the Chicago White Sox. On September 12, he won against the Minnesota Twins giving up 7 hits, 1 earned run, walking 7 and striking out 2. On September 22, he lost against the California Angels despite the complete game; he gave up 6 hits, 3 earned runs, walked 3 and struck out 7. Frank Tanana was the winner for the Angels that day.
His son, Robert Hinton, has played professionally since 2004.
