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Head Coach Jack Leggett on J. Hinson: "John has all the tools to become an outstanding player here at Clemson. He has the desire, attitude, and work ethic. He's coming off an injury during the fall, but I think he's going to be a 100-percent healthy in the spring. If so, he's going to help us offensively and become a good third-baseman. He has an excellent arm and nice bat. He has some good speed for his size. I look for good things from him this season."
BEFORE CLEMSON: Team MVP as a senior at A.C. Reynolds High School...set the school's all-time hit record...four-time all-conference honoree...drafted in the 40th round (#1210 overall pick) by the Philadelphia Phillies...#170 prospect in the nation by Baseball America and #314 prospect by Perfect Game...#13 prospect in North Carolina by Perfect Game...East Coast Professional Showcase selection in 2006...represented North Carolina in the 2006 National Home Run Derby in Delray Beach, FL, where he advanced to the semifinals...set single-season school records for doubles (14) and hits (44) along with totaling nine homers as a junior...lettered four times in baseball at A.C. Reynolds High, where he was coached by Bryan Craig.
PERSONAL: Majoring in psychology...born John David Hinson II on Sept. 13, 1988 in Asheville, NC.
