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JJ Hoover | Relief Pitcher

Team: Cincinnati Reds
Age / DOB:  (25) / 8/13/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 230
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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JJ Hoover allowed a hit and a walk but struck out the side in his inning of work against the Royals Thursday.
Hoover entered camp probably on the outside looking for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen, but he's earned his placement on the roster with a 1.80 ERA and 19/2 K/BB ratio over 10 spring innings. He'll probably begin the season working earlier in the game but could eventually find himself helping to set up for Aroldis Chapman. Mar 28 - 7:28 PM

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JJ Hoover - R - Reds

JJ Hoover notched his first career save with a scoreless ninth inning in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

With Jonathan Broxton and Sean Marshall having both appeared in back-to-back games, Reds manager Dusty Baker chose to give Hoover a shot, and he responded with a relatively pain-free ninth inning that included a strikeout of Jose Tabata to end it. He might not get another save chance, but it's clear Hoover, who now holds a 2.08 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 23 appearances, is moving up the pecking order.
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 10:48:00 PM
JJ Hoover - R - Reds

Reds recalled RHP JJ Hoover from Triple-A Louisville.

Hoover had a 3.00 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 19/8 K/BB ratio in 18 innings with the Reds earlier this season. He should do well in a middle relief role down the stretch.
Thu, Aug 23, 2012 03:58:00 PM
JJ Hoover - R - Reds

Reds optioned RHP JJ Hoover to Triple-A Louisville.

Hoover pitched very well, holding a 3.00 ERA and 1.06 WHIP while striking out over a batter per inning, so it's a little surprising that he's getting the boot. It's more of a reflection of the strength of the Reds' bullpen, though. He'll be back later this summer.
Fri, Jun 22, 2012 04:05:00 PM
JJ Hoover - R - Reds

Reds recalled RHP JJ Hoover from Triple-A Louisville.

He'll take the place of the injured Bill Bray (groin) on the active roster. Hoover, who was acquired from the Braves earlier this month for Juan Francisco, had a 2.00 ERA and 17/6 K/BB ratio over nine innings with Triple-A Louisville. He'll probably start out in middle relief, but could work his way into a set-up role eventually.
Tue, Apr 24, 2012 12:43:00 PM
JJ Hoover - R - Reds

Reds acquired RHP JJ Hoover from the Braves in exchange for 3B Juan Francisco.

Hoover, 24, has started and relieved in the minors, but he pitched more in relief in 2011 and that's probably his role over the long haul. The right-hander posted a 2.64 ERA and 117/40 K/BB ratio over 105 2/3 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A last season.
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 12:13:00 PM
JJ Hoover - R - Reds

Braves purchased the contract of RHP J.J. Hoover from Triple-A Gwinnett.

He is now protected from December's Rule 5 Draft. Hoover, 24, posted a 2.64 ERA and 117/40 K/BB ratio over 105 2/3 innings this season between Double- and Triple-A. The Braves shifted him into more of a relief role in 2011, which is likely where his future lies.
Thu, Nov 17, 2011 01:10:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Ryan Hanigan
2Devin Mesoraco
1B1Joey Votto
2Neftali Soto
2B1Brandon Phillips
SS1Zack Cozart
2Cesar Izturis
3B1Todd Frazier
2Jack Hannahan
LF1Ryan Ludwick
2Chris Heisey
3Xavier Paul
4Donald Lutz
CF1Shin-Soo Choo
2Derrick Robinson
RF1Jay Bruce
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Johnny Cueto
2Mat Latos
3Bronson Arroyo
4Homer Bailey
5Mike Leake
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Aroldis Chapman
2Jonathan Broxton
3Sean Marshall
4Sam LeCure
5JJ Hoover
6Alfredo Simon
7Logan Ondrusek
8Manny Parra
9Nick Masset