As a junior, Hinds hit .494 with 12 home runs and was also invited to the Perfect Game All-American Classic.

[3] After signing with the team he was assigned to the Greeneville Reds of the Low–A Appalachian League, where went 0–for-8 with two walks in 10 plate appearances.

[7] Hinds spent the 2021 season with the Daytona Tortugas of the Low-A Southeast, slashing .251/.319/.515 with ten home runs, 27 RBI, and six stolen bases over 43 games.

Reds farm director Shawn Pender added "We made a decision to get him (Hinds) on the field healthier.

"[10] In 79 games split between three minor league affiliates, Hinds hit .233/.304/.428 with 12 home runs, 30 RBI, and 15 stolen bases.