Tink Hence

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52+13 innings. [11] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters after the season. [12] To begin the 2023 season, Hence was assigned to the Peoria Chiefs of the High-AMidwest League. [13] He was selected to represent the Cardinals (alongside Victor Scott II) at the 2023 All-Star Futures Game. [14] In early July, he was promoted to the Springfield Cardinals of the Double-ATexas League. [15] Over 23 starts between the two teams, Hence went 4–6 with a 4.31 ERA and 99 strikeouts over 96 innings. [16]

Hence returned to Springfield to open the 2024 season. [17] He was selected to his second consecutive All-Star Futures Game alongside Quinn Mathews. [18] In 20 starts for Springfield, he compiled a 4–3 record and 2.71 ERA with 109 strikeouts across 79+23 innings pitched. Following the season, the Cardinals added Hence to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [19]

Hence was optioned to Double-A Springfield to begin the 2025 season. [20]

Personal life

Two of Hence's older brothers, Braelin and Blake, played college baseball at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. [21]

References

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  21. Jones, Matt (2018-04-04). "Pine Bluff pitcher commits to Razorbacks". Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
Tink Hence
St. Louis Cardinals – No. 30
Pitcher
Born: (2002-08-06) August 6, 2002 (age 22)
Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right