Joe Hoover

Born: 4/15/1915 in Brawley, CA, USA

Died: 9/2/1965 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-04-21 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Joseph Hoover

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Biography

Joe Hoover was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the mid-1940s. His career spanned from April 21, 1943, to September 23, 1945, a period that coincided with World War II, when many prominent athletes were drafted into military service. Hoover played primarily as a position player, appearing in 338 games throughout his career. He amassed a total of 301 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .243, while also hitting 5 home runs and driving in 84 runs. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he recorded 19 stolen bases during his time in the league. Hoover's playing style reflected the gritty determination of the era, characterized by a strong work ethic and adaptability in the face of challenges. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions were significant in a time when the sport was adjusting to the realities of wartime and the integration of players. After retiring, Hoover remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his resilience and the spirit of competition he exemplified during a pivotal time in America's past.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
338	1238	178	301	45	15	5	84	19	92	202	0.243	0.300	0.316	0.616	-2279.6

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career SLG .316 vs. league average .353 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.616 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1943	DET	AL	144	575	78	140	15	8	4	38	6	36	101	0.243	.255 (-5%)	.324 (-11%)	.346 (-8%)	.671 (-10%)	-1178.1
1944	DET	AL	120	441	67	104	20	2	0	29	7	35	66	0.236	.261 (-10%)	.325 (-8%)	.357 (-19%)	.683 (-14%)	-1072.8
1945	DET	AL	74	222	33	57	10	5	1	17	6	21	35	0.257	.260 (-2%)	.328 (-2%)	.354 (+2%)	.683 (avg)	-28.7