A thread for Rece Hinds

[JCM11]

I think the important thing for Hinds going forward is to commit to staying back on the ball and going the other way. His hit was to RF, and the sac fly was to CF. If teams are going to throw him nothing but off speed then he'll have to adjust. I do like having a plus defender out there in RF so hopefully Hinds can hit enough to stick out there.

[GAC]

What's the threshold for making judgements then, 20 ABs? Marte had 29 on the season

Far more the 20 or 29!! But Marte wasn't sent down based on his ABs only. I mean for cryin' out loud they just called Hinds up 3 games ago. You want him sent down already? LMAO

[MoneyInTheBank]

Far more the 20 or 29!! But Marte wasn't sent down based on his ABs only. I mean for cryin' out loud they just called Hinds up 3 games ago. You want him sent down already? LMAO

I said nothing of the sort. You said Marte "has looked like crap" after starting 9 games (which seemed like a judgement). Yet, in the same post, Hinds' 3 games is "a pretty small window to be making judgements". I was trying to figure out why the small sample standard didn't apply to both of them.

[RiverfrontRed]

RBIs is such a meaningless stat... unless you're trying to win a game.

[GAC]

I said nothing of the sort. You said Marte "has looked like crap" after starting 9 games (which seemed like a judgement). Yet, in the same post, Hinds' 3 games is "a pretty small window to be making judgements". I was trying to figure out why the small sample standard didn't apply to both of them.

Saying someone "looked like crap after 9 games" and wanting them sent down are two totally different positions. A lot of this lineup has looked like crap offensively in these early stages. I've been very consistent in my position(s) when it comes to Reds players struggles in these early going ons. I've preached patience, it's still early (April), and not advocating anyone be sent down at this stage, other then Marte who has been given ample opps. Only three players have I been hard on, and that's Hayes, Benson, and Marte. I think both Hayes and Benson should be gone. DFA if need be. And, if anything, Hayes should only be a late inning defensive replacement. But these are two players who have been around for awhile, and have yet to prove anything, and I doubt they will. These aren't young prospects trying to prove themselves, earn a spot on the roster.

I apologize, because I wasn't specifically referring to you, but numerous others on here who were calling for Hinds to be sent back down, and show very little patience at all with players. Marte has been given far more opportunities then Hinds IMO. I question Marte's "dedication" to the game. If he doesn't "rebound" at AAA and show he belongs, he'll be cast aside, which would be a shame.

[shaggy]

RBIs is such a meaningless stat... unless you're trying to win a game.

Runs would be the important stat that you are looking for there. I mean if 1 run scores on a wild pitch and it is the game winning run then an RBI wasn't needed at all.

Also I do like how you totally didn't understand the point about RBI being a meaningless stat on judging a players worth at the plate. But I forgot you don't like stats, so I guess it doesn't matter.

[Sea Ray]

Rece Hinds has definitely had a struggling first week but he has had a few line drives in 19 PAs. Marte couldn't manage a LD in 30 some PAs. Our RF position is still not settled. Hinds should get more ABs but if he fails Bleday is probably the next one in line to get a chance

[LiferJim]

RBIs is such a meaningless stat... unless you're trying to win a game.

Clutch only exists on baseball reference, otherwise it’s meaningless too


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[RiverfrontRed]

Runs would be the important stat that you are looking for there. I mean if 1 run scores on a wild pitch and it is the game winning run then an RBI wasn't needed at all.

Also I do like how you totally didn't understand the point about RBI being a meaningless stat on judging a players worth at the plate. But I forgot you don't like stats, so I guess it doesn't matter.

I love stats.

BTW, how many runs did the Reds score last year from wild pitches?

[Boston Red]

By 2026 Reds standards, Hinds had a fantastic series in Minnesota.

[RiverfrontRed]

Clutch only exists on baseball reference, otherwise it’s meaningless too


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I realize that RBIs are context dependent. I also realize that it's apples to oranges to compare RBIs between a leadoff hitter and a 3-4-5 hitter. I also realize that getting on base is just as important as knocking them in. But none of that makes RBIs unimportant. Teams put their best slugging hitters in the 3-4-5 holes for a reason. So when you compare league leaders in RBIs you're basically comparing all hitters in that part of the lineup. I just can't agree that because getting on base is important that knocking them home isn't also important. It's a clutch situation, but that's a different subject.

[MoneyInTheBank]

Saying someone "looked like crap after 9 games" and wanting them sent down are two totally different positions. A lot of this lineup has looked like crap offensively in these early stages. I've been very consistent in my position(s) when it comes to Reds players struggles in these early going ons. I've preached patience, it's still early (April), and not advocating anyone be sent down at this stage, other then Marte who has been given ample opps. Only three players have I been hard on, and that's Hayes, Benson, and Marte. I think both Hayes and Benson should be gone. DFA if need be. And, if anything, Hayes should only be a late inning defensive replacement. But these are two players who have been around for awhile, and have yet to prove anything, and I doubt they will. These aren't young prospects trying to prove themselves, earn a spot on the roster.

I apologize, because I wasn't specifically referring to you, but numerous others on here who were calling for Hinds to be sent back down, and show very little patience at all with players. Marte has been given far more opportunities then Hinds IMO. I question Marte's "dedication" to the game. If he doesn't "rebound" at AAA and show he belongs, he'll be cast aside, which would be a shame.

Let's back up. What are we judging them on? I'm talking about 2026. I don't see 9 games as "ample opps", just the same for Hinds and his 5 (I should note, Marte has been the superior hitter in that small sample even though they have both stunk). If we are going back further, Marte was actually quite good against RHP last season (23% above league average). So, if anything, I'd say he capitalized on the opportunities he was given.

I wouldn't say I'm on Team Marte or Team Hinds. I'm just not really seeing the vision in RF. They seem to be flailing (which many would say describes Krall, in general)

[Ron Madden]

MoneyInTheBank

I agree with this

What are we judging them on? I'm talking about 2026. I don't see 9 games as "ample opps", just the same for Hinds and his 5 (I should note, Marte has been the superior hitter in that small sample even though they have both stunk). If we are going back further, Marte was actually quite good against RHP last season (23% above league average). So, if anything, I'd say he capitalized on the opportunities he was given.

[LiferJim]

I realize that RBIs are context dependent. I also realize that it's apples to oranges to compare RBIs between a leadoff hitter and a 3-4-5 hitter. I also realize that getting on base is just as important as knocking them in. But none of that makes RBIs unimportant. Teams put their best slugging hitters in the 3-4-5 holes for a reason. So when you compare league leaders in RBIs you're basically comparing all hitters in that part of the lineup. I just can't agree that because getting on base is important that knocking them home isn't also important. It's a clutch situation, but that's a different subject.

I’m totally with you and was just being facetious with my prior post. Whether it’s physically or mentally or a combination of both, some guys are just better in those types of situations. A guy who can knock in a lot of runs is extremely important, which to me means RBI’s are extremely important, just like scoring runs and pitching are extremely important.


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[Ron Madden]

Reds' oft-criticized gamble is finally showing signs of life

Hinds played well enough during spring training to earn a spot on the Reds Opening Day roster. Unfortunately, both he and JJ Bleday were optioned to the minor leagues and began the 2026 season with the Louisville Bats.

But it didn't take long for Hinds to prove that should be in the majors. In 13 games, the former second-round draft pick hit .354/.475/.771 with five home runs, 16 RBI, and a 214 wRC+. Cincinnati recalled Hinds on April 14 and Reds manager Terry Francona has done a good job of allowing him to work through his early struggles.

Over the weekend, Hinds received two starts against the Twins and went 2-for-7 with a double and two RBI. He cleared the bases in the top of the 10th inning on Sunday to push two more runs across and give the Reds a 7-4 lead heading into the bottom-half of the inning.

Hinds has been a boom-or-bust prospect throughout his entire Reds' tenure. The power-speed combination is tantalizing, but the strikeouts remain a major issue. Hinds appeared to turn a corner in 2025, posting a career-low 25.9% strikeout rate. That number remained consistent through his first two weeks in the Derby City this season. Hinds went down swining just 24.6% of the time across 61 minor-league plate appearances.

If that level of consistency translates to the major leagues, the Reds will have an absolute monster in the middle of their lineup.

Though he's yet to do so this season, every Reds fans knows just how far Hinds can hit a baseball. Laying off those breaking balls down in the strike zone will be key for him as he looks to earn a more permanent spot in the Reds lineup.

Hinds can't afford to let up. The aforementioned Bleday has been mashing down in the minors, and at some point one can assume that Cincinnati's coaching staff would love to give Marte more run in the outfield.

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