Parents: Jack and Linda Hinz
Major: Bio-psychology.
2011: Started all 40 games...hit .357 with 126 at bats and 21 RBIS...second on the team in hits with 45..tied for first on the team with 5 home runs...also led the team with 3 triples...earned All-Conference honors.
2010: Appeared in 40 games, starting 39... hit .338 in 133 at bats... had a team-high 45 hits, collected 11 doubles, and had two home runs... hit .352 against right-handers... earned All-Conference honors and Academic All-Conference honors.
2008: Appeared and started in 41 games... earned a .220 AVG... received 100 AB... scored 18 runs and 22 hits... finished with 11 RBI... earned .330 SLG% ... 2 appearances pitching 4.85 ERA... pitched a record of 1-1... recorded 6 strikeouts... lead the team for opposing bat avg of .263... tied the team for first with 2 hits by pitch and sac flies...tied for second in the team for hitting 2 home runs... finished third for the team with 13 walks... finished fifth on the team with 11 run batted in.
High school: Participated in softball, volleyball and basketball...Received volleyball All-Conference Award, softball and basketball Honorable Mentions...Voted Captain for volleyball, basketball, and softball...Volleyball Most Valuable Player...Basketball Best Defense Award...Academic Awards for softball, volleyball, and basketball...Member of National Honor Society and vice president of student government.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nicknames: J Hinz
Favorite Class: Psychology.
Career Goal: To become a Nurse Practicioner
First Job: Pilgrim Cleaners.
Last Summer Job: Bank teller.
What I like most about Augsburg: The people.
Athletic Goal at Augsburg: To make it to the playoffs and win.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Beating Gustavus my freshman year.
Pro or Amateur Athlete Most Admired: Joe Mauer
Favorite Quote: "Remember yesterday, dream about tomorrow, but live for today."
Favorite Food: Anything my mom makes.
Favorite TV Show: Friends
Favorite Music Group/Artist: Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Sugarland
Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans.
