Jim Hoey
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2011)
Jim Hoey was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011 for the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 6 seasons. Across 61 career appearances, he went 4-7 with a 7.02 ERA and 38 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'6" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-08-23
- Last Game
- 2011-09-26
Full name: James Urban Hoey
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10.24 | 4.53 (-126%) | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 25 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 7.30 | 4.47 (-63%) | -414.4 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 1 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.2 | 34 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 5.47 | 3.94 (-39%) | -1009.5 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 4 | 7 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 73 | 46 | 36 | 38 | 7.02 | — | -1,424 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | BAL | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (122 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 34.0 | 40 | 36 | 19 | 19 | 9.53 |
| Away | 30 | 25.0 | 33 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 3.60 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-26 | MIN | KCR | — | 2.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-24 | MIN | CLE | — | 0.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-19 | MIN | NYY | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-17 | MIN | CLE | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-14 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-11 | MIN | DET | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-06 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-04 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-02 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-06-22 | MIN | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider University | Lawrenceville | NJ | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Jim Hoey: the record in brief
Jim Hoey's major league career runs from a debut on August 23, 2006 to a final game on September 26, 2011. Club by club, the record runs the Baltimore Orioles (2006 to 2007) and the Minnesota Twins (2011). Born on December 30, 1982, in Trenton, NJ, USA, Hoey is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 6'6" and 205 pounds. Hoey's full given name, per the bio, is James Urban Hoey.
Hoey pitched in 61 games, starting 0, and finished with a 4-7 record and 7.02 ERA. The totals include 38 strikeouts. Against a 4.31 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.02 mark was 62.7% worse. 2011 was Hoey's sharpest full season, a 5.47 ERA against the league's 3.94.
The one salary on file is $390,000, for 2008. Hoey's college years, 2001, 2002, and 2003, were spent at Rider University. The game-log section draws on 122 games of Retrosheet box scores for Hoey.
Every defensive appearance on record for Hoey, 61 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Hoey's fielding totals are 6 putouts, 5 assists and 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jim Hoey
- What years did Jim Hoey play?
- Jim Hoey played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011.
- Was Jim Hoey a pitcher?
- Yes. Jim Hoey pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 38 strikeouts.
- What was Jim Hoey's career ERA?
- Jim Hoey finished with a 7.02 career ERA, going 4-7 with 38 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Jim Hoey have?
- Jim Hoey recorded 38 career strikeouts.
- Is Jim Hoey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jim Hoey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Jim Hoey play for?
- Jim Hoey played for the Baltimore Orioles and the Minnesota Twins.