Norris Hopper, baseball player, 2006-2008

Norris Hopper

Born: 3/24/1979 in Shelby, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-08-20 | Final Game: 2008-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Norris Stephen Hopper

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Biography

Norris Hopper was a professional baseball player born in 1979, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2008. Primarily playing as a position player, Hopper appeared in 168 games during his career, achieving a noteworthy batting average of .316. Known for his speed and agility on the basepaths, he successfully stole 17 bases and contributed 20 RBIs, along with a lone home run. His offensive prowess was characterized by his ability to make consistent contact, as evidenced by his 125 hits. Hopper's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, characterized by a growing emphasis on analytics and the evolving role of speed and contact hitting. He was often utilized as a strategic asset off the bench or in late-game situations, showcasing his versatility and ability to impact games in various ways. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Hopper's contributions to his teams and his solid performance at the plate left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. After his playing career, he remained a figure of interest in baseball circles, remembered for his reliable hitting and baserunning skills.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
168 396 60 125 15 2 1 20 17 31 43 0.316 0.367 0.371 0.738 -216.4

Career AVG .316 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +18.2% above league average.

Career OBP .367 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.738 vs. league average 0.759 across their career seasons — near 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
2006 CIN NL 21 39 6 14 1 0 1 5 2 6 4 0.359 — — — — 0.0
2007 CIN NL 121 307 51 101 14 2 0 14 14 20 33 0.329 .268 (+23%) .335 (+10%) .422 (-8%) .758 (avg) 63.9
2008 CIN NL 26 50 3 10 0 0 0 1 1 5 6 0.200 .263 (-24%) .333 (-14%) .416 (-52%) .749 (-35%) -280.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 125 83 247 7 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CIN OF 15 9 27 2 0 1
2007 CIN OF 92 64 197 5 1 1
2008 CIN OF 18 10 23 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 43
Center Field 64
Right Field 30

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 CIN NL $402,500
Total Career Earnings $402,500