Alexander Omar Hinshaw

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Left, Throws: Left
Height: 6' 2", Weight: 175 lb.

Born: October 31, 1982 in Pomona, CA
High School: Claremont HS (Claremont, CA)
Schools: Chaffey College (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), San Diego State University (San Diego, CA)
Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 15th round of the 2005 amateur draft.
Signed June 9, 2005. (All Transactions)
Debut: May 15, 2008 (Age 25)   vs. HOU 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER
Teams (by GP): Giants/Padres/Cubs 2008-2012
2013 Contract Status: Pre-Arb Eligible (details) [*]
Service Time (01/2013): 1.109, Arb Eligible: 2015, Free Agent: 2018 [*],
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