Jerry Hinsley was drafted from the Pirates in the 1963 "First Year" draft. I think this was something similar to today's rule V draft, although additional research may be necessary. In April of 1964, when Jerry made his MLB and Met Debut at the age of 19, he was the 6th youngest player in the big leagues. He struggled against major league hitting that year, yielding 17 runs, 14 of those earned in 11.1 innings pitched. Hinsley was demoted in late May and spent the next two seasons in the minors. He received a September call up in 1967 and pitched better, allowing 2 runs in 5 innings. Jerry was never given another opportunity to pitch in the majors again. He retired from the game in 1971 after four seasons in the minors.
This Father's Day ball was signed in Sharpie by Mr. Hinsley after being mailed to his home in March of 2018.
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