Overview
- Louisville Bats outfielder Rece Hinds earned the International League's weekly award after opening 2026 with a .382 average, four home runs, and 14 RBIs over nine games.
- The 25-year-old has toggled between Triple-A Louisville and the Cincinnati Reds in recent years, logging 24 MLB games in 2024 and 15 in 2025.
- His 2025 season at Louisville showed clear growth, reaching a .302 average with 24 homers and 83 RBIs in 107 games while trimming strikeouts from 160 to 113.
- Hinds credits confidence and a steady routine for the surge and says he has evolved into a more complete player beyond raw power.
- Player of the Week is a Minor League Baseball award that recognizes the top International League performer over a seven-day stretch.