University of Delaware Athletics
2022 Baseball Roster
Hinchliffe, Gavin

Jersey Number 31
Gavin Hinchliffe
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Pottsville, Pa.
- Position:
- Right-Handed Pitcher
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 210
- High School:
- Pottsville Area (Virginia Tech/Kansas State)
Bio
2022 SEASON
• Appeared in 10 games on the mound
• Struck out 17 batters in 11.2 innings
• Recorded consecutive scoreless outings vs. Monmouth, striking out three batters in both appearances
• Also posted scoreless efforts against Manhattan, Florida Atlantic and Saint Joseph’s
AT KANSAS STATE
2021 SEASON
• Made four relief appearances in 2021, posting a 10.80 ERA (4 ER, 3.1 IP)
• Allowed two earned runs in a third of an inning in his season debut vs. Gonzaga
• Logged one inning in each of his next three outings, striking out a season-high three batters vs. South Dakota State
• Struck out two hitters at Oklahoma State on March 26 in his lone Big 12 game
• Held Arkansas-Pine Bluff scoreless in his final outing, allowing one hit with a strikeout on April 7
• Finished the season with three hits allowed and four walks issued with six strikeouts
2020 SEASON
• Named to Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Did not appear in any games in 2020 due to injury
2019 SEASON
• Made three relief appearances before his season ended due to injury
• Totaled 3 1/3 innings with two strikeouts and one earned run allowed on three hits
• Posted a 2.70 earned run average
• Season-high two innings of relief in his K-State debut at CSUN, allowing one earned run ont wo hits with a strikeout
• Did not allow an earned run in his final two outings (at San Diego State, vs. Old Dominion)
• Threw a scoreless inning at SDSU at the Tony Gwynn Legacy, allowing one hit with a strikeout
• Recorded one out before leaving the game with an injury against Old Dominion on March 9
AT VIRGINIA TECH
2018 SEASON
• Appeared in two games for Virginia Tech, both out of the bullpen
• Made his collegiate debut on Feb. 16 at Coastal Carolina and pitched vs. Purdue on March 3
• Did not record an out in either contest
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended Pottsville High School and was a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers
• Posted a 0.30 ERA in 2017 after allowing just two earned runs over 38.0 innings while striking out 63 to earn 2017 First Team All-Region and Perfect Game Atlantic First Team as a pitcher
• In 2016 was an All-Region honorable mention infielder after hitting .350 (21-for-60) with 14 runs scored and 22 RBI (third in the area)
• Helped the Crimson Tide to a 23-5 record, the Schuylkill League and District 11 Class AAA championships and a berth in the PIAA semifinals in 2015, batting .265 (18-for-68) with 17 runs scored as a sophomore
PERSONAL
• Born on December 15, 1998 in Pottsville, Pa.
• Son of Steve and Heather Hinchliffe
• Has one older brother, Connor, who played baseball at La Salle
• Father played soccer at Salisbury, Grandfather, Lowell, played basketball at Maryland, and cousins Jon Green (football at Villanova) and Carter Green (Virginia women's track and field) were also collegiate athletes
• Enjoys fishing
• Appeared in 10 games on the mound
• Struck out 17 batters in 11.2 innings
• Recorded consecutive scoreless outings vs. Monmouth, striking out three batters in both appearances
• Also posted scoreless efforts against Manhattan, Florida Atlantic and Saint Joseph’s
AT KANSAS STATE
2021 SEASON
• Made four relief appearances in 2021, posting a 10.80 ERA (4 ER, 3.1 IP)
• Allowed two earned runs in a third of an inning in his season debut vs. Gonzaga
• Logged one inning in each of his next three outings, striking out a season-high three batters vs. South Dakota State
• Struck out two hitters at Oklahoma State on March 26 in his lone Big 12 game
• Held Arkansas-Pine Bluff scoreless in his final outing, allowing one hit with a strikeout on April 7
• Finished the season with three hits allowed and four walks issued with six strikeouts
2020 SEASON
• Named to Academic All-Big 12 First Team
• Did not appear in any games in 2020 due to injury
2019 SEASON
• Made three relief appearances before his season ended due to injury
• Totaled 3 1/3 innings with two strikeouts and one earned run allowed on three hits
• Posted a 2.70 earned run average
• Season-high two innings of relief in his K-State debut at CSUN, allowing one earned run ont wo hits with a strikeout
• Did not allow an earned run in his final two outings (at San Diego State, vs. Old Dominion)
• Threw a scoreless inning at SDSU at the Tony Gwynn Legacy, allowing one hit with a strikeout
• Recorded one out before leaving the game with an injury against Old Dominion on March 9
AT VIRGINIA TECH
2018 SEASON
• Appeared in two games for Virginia Tech, both out of the bullpen
• Made his collegiate debut on Feb. 16 at Coastal Carolina and pitched vs. Purdue on March 3
• Did not record an out in either contest
HIGH SCHOOL
• Attended Pottsville High School and was a three-year letterwinner for the Panthers
• Posted a 0.30 ERA in 2017 after allowing just two earned runs over 38.0 innings while striking out 63 to earn 2017 First Team All-Region and Perfect Game Atlantic First Team as a pitcher
• In 2016 was an All-Region honorable mention infielder after hitting .350 (21-for-60) with 14 runs scored and 22 RBI (third in the area)
• Helped the Crimson Tide to a 23-5 record, the Schuylkill League and District 11 Class AAA championships and a berth in the PIAA semifinals in 2015, batting .265 (18-for-68) with 17 runs scored as a sophomore
PERSONAL
• Born on December 15, 1998 in Pottsville, Pa.
• Son of Steve and Heather Hinchliffe
• Has one older brother, Connor, who played baseball at La Salle
• Father played soccer at Salisbury, Grandfather, Lowell, played basketball at Maryland, and cousins Jon Green (football at Villanova) and Carter Green (Virginia women's track and field) were also collegiate athletes
• Enjoys fishing
Conversation With: John Schneider - Toronto Blue Jays Manager
Thursday, June 15
Built To Win: Sky's The Limit - Chris Grome
Wednesday, April 26
Highlight: Baseball vs. Charleston - 4/2/23 Series
Tuesday, April 04
Highlight: Baseball vs. Hofstra
Tuesday, March 14