Micah Hoffpauir
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2010)
Micah Hoffpauir was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010 for the Chicago Cubs, a span of 3 seasons. In 162 career games, he hit .251 with 90 hits, 12 home runs, and 48 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-05-18
- Last Game
- 2010-10-02
Full name: James Micah Hoffpauir
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | 359 | 47 | 90 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 48 | 2 | 31 | 85 | .251 | .312 | .421 | .733 | -139 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.
Career SLG .421 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — near league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | CHN | NL | 33 | 73 | 14 | 25 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 24 | .342 | .263 (+30%) | .333 (+20%) | .416 (+28%) | .749 (+25%) | 316.8 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 105 | 234 | 28 | 56 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 1 | 20 | 46 | .239 | .262 (-9%) | .332 (-10%) | .417 (+2%) | .750 (-3%) | -170.3 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 24 | 52 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 15 | .173 | .257 (-33%) | .325 (-25%) | .402 (-43%) | .728 (-35%) | -285.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 162 | 359 | 47 | 90 | 23 | 1 | 12 | 48 | 2 | 31 | 85 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -139 | ||
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 (162 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 74 | 129 | 23 | 37 | 4 | 24 | .287 |
| Away | 88 | 230 | 24 | 53 | 8 | 24 | .230 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-02 | CHC | HOU | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-10-01 | CHC | HOU | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-27 | CHC | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-26 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-25 | CHC | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-24 | CHC | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-23 | CHC | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-19 | CHC | MIA | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-09-15 | CHC | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-09-12 | CHC | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 45 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Right Field | 32 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $407,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $407,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar University | Beaumont | TX | 2001, 2002 |
| Lon Morris College | Jacksonville | TX | 2000 |
Micah Hoffpauir: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 18, 2008 and the final game on October 2, 2010, Micah Hoffpauir built the record summarized on this page. Hoffpauir spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Chicago Cubs. At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Hoffpauir is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Hoffpauir batted and threw left-handed. Hoffpauir was born on March 1, 1980, in Fort Worth, TX, USA. Micah Hoffpauir was the playing name; the full given name is James Micah.
Hoffpauir finished with 90 hits from 359 at bats in 162 games, which works out to .251, plus 12 home runs and 48 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .312 clip and slugging .421, Hoffpauir finished with a .733 OPS. Against a .261 league average for those years, Hoffpauir's .251 average was near the norm. The single-season home run high is 10, set in 2009. The highest hit total in a season was 56, in 2009. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .239 in 2009, did not top the league's .262.
Frequently Asked Questions about Micah Hoffpauir
- What years did Micah Hoffpauir play?
- Micah Hoffpauir played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2010.
- Was Micah Hoffpauir a pitcher?
- No. Micah Hoffpauir was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Micah Hoffpauir hit?
- Micah Hoffpauir hit 12 career home runs with 90 hits.
- What was Micah Hoffpauir's career batting average?
- Micah Hoffpauir batted .251 over his career, with 90 hits in 359 at bats.
- How many RBI did Micah Hoffpauir have?
- Micah Hoffpauir drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Micah Hoffpauir in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Micah Hoffpauir has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.