 In his second pro season, with the 1981 Reno Silver Sox of the High Class A California League, Hinshaw led the league in runs batted in (131) and hits (189), belted 25 home runs, and batted .371.He was runner-up to Kent Hrbek (.379) for the batting title, and was elected the Cal League's Rookie of the Year.After a strong 1982 campaign for the Double-A Amarillo Gold Sox, Hinshaw was recalled by the Padres in September.