Paul Hoover
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2001-2010)
Paul Hoover was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2010 for the Tampa Bay Rays, the Florida Marlins, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 10 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .250 with 25 hits and 8 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2001-09-08
- Last Game
- 2010-09-29
Full name: Paul Chester Hoover
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 | .250 | .286 | .280 | .566 | 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 .566 vs. league average .752 across their career seasons — 24.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TBA | AL | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TBA | AL | 5 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | FLO | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .400 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | FLO | NL | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .375 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2008 | FLO | NL | 13 | 40 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | PHI | NL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .750 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 9 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 40 | 100 | 10 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 31 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 43 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | .279 |
| Away | 20 | 57 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .228 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-09-29 | PHI | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-09-28 | PHI | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-08 | PHI | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-23 | PHI | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-20 | PHI | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-05-16 | PHI | MIL | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010-05-15 | PHI | MIL | W | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-05-14 | PHI | MIL | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010-05-12 | PHI | COL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009-10-04 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 36 |
| First Base | 1 |
Salary History
Paul Hoover's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hoover's career ran from 2001 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $390,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
Paul Hoover: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 8, 2001 and the final game on September 29, 2010, Paul Hoover built the record summarized on this page. Hoover played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001 to 2002), the Florida Marlins (2006 through 2008), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2009 through 2010). Hoover, born on April 14, 1976, in Columbus, OH, USA, is listed as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. Hoover's listed size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 210 pounds. Hoover's full given name, per the bio, is Paul Chester Hoover.
Hoover's career batting table shows 40 games, 100 at bats and 25 hits, a .250 average, adding 8 runs batted in. Hoover got on base at a .286 rate and slugged .280 (.566 OPS). Over the seasons Hoover played, league hitters batted .264; the .250 career figure is 5.2% below that. Hoover collected a career-high 8 hits in 2008.
Hoover played 36 games at catcher, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at first base (1). The fielding table credits Hoover with 172 putouts, 14 assists and 3 errors behind the plate.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Hoover
- What years did Paul Hoover play?
- Paul Hoover played in Major League Baseball from 2001 to 2010.
- Was Paul Hoover a pitcher?
- No. Paul Hoover was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Paul Hoover hit?
- Paul Hoover hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Paul Hoover play for?
- Paul Hoover played for 3 teams: the Tampa Bay Devil Rays (2001–2002), the Florida Marlins (2006–2008), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2009–2010).
- What were Paul Hoover's career stats?
- In 40 games, Paul Hoover had 25 hits, 8 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .250 batting average.
- How much did Paul Hoover earn in his career?
- Paul Hoover's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 1 season, in 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hoover's career ran from 2001 to 2010. No salary is recorded for 6 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Paul Hoover's salary?
- Paul Hoover's recorded salary was $390,000 in 2008.
- What position did Paul Hoover play?
- Paul Hoover played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Hoover and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Hoover was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 210 pounds.
- What was Paul Hoover's career batting average?
- Paul Hoover batted .250 over his career, with 25 hits in 100 at bats.
- How many RBI did Paul Hoover have?
- Paul Hoover drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Paul Hoover in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Hoover has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.