Career
New York Yankees
The Yankees claimed him off waivers from Florida on May 26,2004,where he played for the Columbus Clippers the Triple-A team for the Yankees,at the time. He played there until the Yankees released him on August 6,2004.
Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals signed him as a free agent on August 13,2004. He played for Triple-A Omaha Royals for the remainder of the season. He was granted free agency on October 15,2004.
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers signed him as a free agent in the 2005 offseason. He played for the Detroit Tigers and Toledo Mud Hens after being signed and gained two Governors' Cup Championships with Toledo in 2005 and 2006. During a home game,the last of the season against the Indianapolis Indians,Kevin Hooper played one inning in every position of the game,including a successful inning pitching. [1] On September 2,2006,his contract was purchased by the Tigers. On October 11,2006,he was designated for assignment and refused,becoming a free agent. On November 17,2006,Hooper was re-signed by the Tigers and invited to spring training in Lakeland,Florida. He became a free agent after the 2007 season in which he spent the whole season in Triple-A
Houston Astros
On November 28,2007,Hooper signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training with the Houston Astros.
Wichita Wingnuts
Before the 2008 season started,Hooper signed with the Wichita Wingnuts,where he was the starting shortstop. [2] He hit .373,winning the American Association batting title,and was successful in 34 of 35 stolen base attempts. At the end of the season,he was named the Wingnuts MVP. On November 6,2008,Hooper was named the manager of the Wingnuts. [3] Hooper left Wichita prior to the 2016 season to coach in the San Diego Padres farm system. The Wingnuts replaced him with Pete Rose Jr. as their new manager.
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