J. J. Hoover

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J. J. Hoover
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Hoover with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016
Cincinnati Reds – No. 60
Pitcher
Born: (1987-08-13) August 13, 1987 (age 36)
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 25, 2012, for the Cincinnati Reds
MLB statistics
(through April 28, 2016)
Win–loss record 15-18
Earned run average 3.73
Strikeouts 231
Saves 6
Teams

James Allen Hoover Jr. (born August 13, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Early life

James Allen Hoover Jr. was born on August 13, 1987 in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania to Jim and Carol Hoover.[1] He graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 2006,[2] and attended Calhoun Community College.

Professional career

Hoover was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 10th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of Calhoun Community College.[2]

He was added to the Braves' 40-man roster on November 16, 2011, a move meant to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft.[3][4] Baseball America ranked him the twelfth-best Braves prospect prior to the 2012 season.[5]

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Hoover with the Cincinnati Reds in 2013.

On April 1, 2012, Hoover was traded to the Cincinnati Reds for Juan Francisco.[6] Hoover started the 2012 season at Triple A Louisville. On April 24 he was called up from Louisville.[7] He made his debut the next day against the San Francisco Giants, and retired the side.[8][9] He earned his first career Major League save on September 12, 2012 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.[10] Hoover ended the season with 26 appearances and a 2.05 ERA.[11] He was placed on the Reds' Opening Day roster in 2013.[12] During the 2013 season, Hoover set a team record for right-handed pitchers at ​26 1⁄3 innings pitched without an earned run.[13] That year, he pitched in 69 games, and had a 2.86 ERA.[11] Hoover opened the 2014 season with the Reds,[14] and was optioned back to the AAA Louisville Bats on August 21, 2014.[15] At the time, he was 1-10 with a 5.27 ERA in 46 appearances that season.[16] Hoover was recalled to the majors in September and finished the season with a 4.88 ERA.[11] Hoover made the Reds Opening Day roster in 2015,[17] and finished the season with a 8–2 record and 2.94 ERA.[1] Eligible for arbitration for the first time in the 2015–16 offseason, he was awarded $1.4 million.[18] Hoover became the first player to take the Reds to a hearing since Chris Reitsma in 2004.[19] Shortly after spring training began in February 2016, manager Bryan Price named Hoover the Reds closer.[20]

Pitching style

Hoover throws three pitches: a four-seam fastball at 91–94 mph, a curveball (76–79), and a developing changeup to left-handed hitters (85–88).[21]

References

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External links

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