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
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | FLO | NL | $390,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University | Kent | OH | 1995, 1996, 1997 |
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 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.