Kevin Hooper, baseball player, 2005-2006

Kevin Hooper

Born: 12/7/1976 in Lawrence, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-07-09 | Final Game: 2006-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Kevin James Hooper

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Biography

Kevin Hooper, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2007, with a brief appearance in 2009. Primarily serving as a position player, Hooper played in a total of 14 games throughout his career. Known for his versatility on the field, Hooper's time in the majors was marked by his determination and work ethic, traits that ultimately defined his playing style. Over the course of his MLB career, Hooper recorded just 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.125. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, and he did not record any stolen bases. Despite the limited opportunities he faced at the highest level of the game, Hooper's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the dedication required to reach and compete in Major League Baseball, reflecting the challenges many players encounter in their pursuit of success. His career, while not statistically prolific, contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during the mid-2000s era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.125 0.222 0.125 0.347 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 53.2% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 33.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 70.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — 54.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2005 DET AL 6 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2006 DET AL 8 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 4 1 2 4 0 1
3B 2 0 0 2 0 0
OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
SS 2 0 2 3 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2005 DET 2B 1 1 2 1 0 0
2005 DET OF 3 0 1 0 0 0
2005 DET SS 2 0 2 3 1 0
2006 DET 2B 3 0 0 3 0 1
2006 DET 3B 2 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 4
Third Base 2
Shortstop 2
Left Field 3
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wichita State University Wichita KS 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999