J. J. Hoover

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26+1⁄3 innings pitched without an earned run. [17] That year, he pitched in 69 games, and had a 2.86 ERA. [15] Hoover opened the 2014 season with the Reds, [18] and was optioned back to the AAA Louisville Bats on August 21, 2014. [19] At the time, he was 1–10 with a 5.27 ERA in 46 appearances that season. [20] Hoover was recalled to the majors in September and finished the season with a 4.88 ERA. [15] Hoover made the Reds Opening Day roster in 2015, [21] and finished the season with an 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. [22] Hoover became the first player to take the Reds to a hearing since Chris Reitsma in 2004. [23] Shortly after spring training began in February 2016, manager Bryan Price named Hoover the Reds closer. [24] On June 28, Hoover gave up his 6th career grand slam, the most in Cincinnati Reds history. He was outrighted off the Reds roster on August 4, 2016, after struggling to a 13.50 ERA in 18 appearances. [25] On October 12, 2016, he elected free agency.

Arizona Diamondbacks

On January 10, 2017, Hoover signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks that included an invitation to spring training. [26] After a strong spring, Hoover won a bullpen job for the D'Backs. [27] In 52 appearances with Arizona in 2017, Hoover posted a 3–1 record and 3.92 ERA with 54 strikeouts in 41.1 innings of work. He was non-tendered by Arizona on December 1, 2017, and became a free agent.

Milwaukee Brewers

On January 10, 2018, Hoover signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. [28] He was assigned to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox to begin the 2018 season. He had his contract purchased to the active roster on April 7, 2018. [29] He was designated for assignment on April 11 after posting a 20.25 ERA in 2 appearances. [30] He was outrighted to Triple-A on April 15, and elected free agency a day later. [31]

Washington Nationals

On February 1, 2019, Hoover signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization. [32] He spent the season with the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies, logging a 6–6 record and 8.47 ERA in 30 appearances with the team. Hoover elected free agency following the season on November 4. [33]

Canberra Cavalry

On November 6, 2019, Hoover signed with the Canberra Cavalry of the Australian Baseball League. In 9 appearances with Canberra, Hoover pitched to a 4–2 record and 3.81 ERA with 51 strikeouts in 52.0 innings of work.

Lexington Legends

On June 14, 2021, Hoover signed with the Kansas City Monarchs of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. [34] Hoover did not appear in a game with the Monarchs before being traded to the Lexington Legends of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball in exchange for cash considerations on June 16. [35] In 20 starts for the club, he posted a 7–1 record and 6.06 ERA with 95 strikeouts across 108+1⁄3 innings pitched.

In 2022, Hoover started 11 games for Lexington, struggling to a 2–6 record and 6.34 ERA with 50 strikeouts across 61 innings of work. [36] He became a free agent following the season.

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). [37]

Personal life

Hoover is married to Megan-Kate Hoover. [38] Hoover is a Christian. [39]

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J. J. Hoover
JJHoover.jpg
Hoover with the Cincinnati Reds in 2016
Pitcher
Born: (1987-08-13) August 13, 1987 (age 37)
Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 25, 2012, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
April 10, 2018, for the Milwaukee Brewers