Paul Hoover, baseball player, 2001-2010

Paul Hoover

Born: 4/14/1976 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-09-08 | Final Game: 2010-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Paul Chester Hoover

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Biography

Paul Hoover was a professional baseball player who carved out a niche in Major League Baseball during the 2000s. Born in 1976, he made his debut on September 8, 2001, and played through the 2010 season, concluding his career on September 29 of that year. Primarily serving as a position player, Hoover appeared in a total of 40 games throughout his career, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game. Over his time in the majors, Hoover recorded 25 hits and drove in 8 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .250. While he did not tally any home runs or stolen bases, his contributions were often felt in key moments, showcasing his ability to support his teammates in clutch situations. Hoover's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the early 2000s, a period marked by a blend of traditional skills and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. His journey through the league exemplified the dedication and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball, leaving a lasting impression on those who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 100 10 25 3 0 0 8 0 5 31 0.250 0.286 0.280 0.566 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career SLG .280 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 33.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.566 vs. league average 0.752 across their career seasons — 24.7% 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
2001 TBR AL 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2002 TBR AL 5 17 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.176 — — — — 0.0
2006 MIA NL 4 5 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
2007 MIA NL 3 8 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
2008 MIA NL 13 40 1 8 1 0 0 2 0 2 17 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2009 PHI NL 3 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.750 — — — — 0.0
2010 PHI NL 9 22 6 5 2 0 0 2 0 3 5 0.227 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
C 36 26 172 14 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2001 TBA C 2 1 2 1 0 0
2002 TBA C 4 4 16 2 0 0
2006 FLO C 3 1 7 0 1 0
2007 FLO 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
2007 FLO C 2 1 12 0 0 0
2008 FLO C 13 12 84 8 0 0
2009 PHI C 3 1 9 1 0 0
2010 PHI C 9 6 42 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 36
First Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 FLO NL $390,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kent State University Kent OH 1995, 1996, 1997