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| birth_place = [[Washington, D.C.]] |
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'''Jerome O'Bryan "L. J." Hoes''' (born March 5, 1990) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[outfielder]] |
'''Jerome O'Bryan "L. J." Hoes''' (born March 5, 1990) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[outfielder]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Baltimore Orioles]] and the [[Houston Astros]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Hoes was born in Washington, DC, where he attended [[St. John's College High School]].<ref name=BR/> Hoes was drafted by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] as a [[second baseman]] in the third round of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080614&content_id=2927559&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal |title=Hoes takes tour of familiar territory |publisher=Baltimore.orioles.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=August 2, 2013}}</ref> |
Hoes was born in Washington, DC, where he attended [[St. John's College High School]].<ref name=BR/> Hoes was drafted by the [[Baltimore Orioles]] as a [[second baseman]] in the third round of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080614&content_id=2927559&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal |title=Hoes takes tour of familiar territory |publisher=Baltimore.orioles.mlb.com |date= |accessdate=August 2, 2013 |archive-date=June 18, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080618123423/http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080614&content_id=2927559&vkey=news_bal&fext=.jsp&c_id=bal |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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Prior to the 2012 season, Hoes was ranked by [[Baseball America]] as the Orioles fifth best prospect.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lingo |first=Will |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2012/2612770.html |title=Baseball America Baltimore Orioles top 2012 prospects |publisher=Baseballamerica.com |date=January 9, 2012 |accessdate=August 2, 2013}}</ref> Hoes began the year in Bowie, but was promoted to Triple-A [[Norfolk Tides|Norfolk]] in June.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120911&content_id=38243932&vkey=news_t568&fext=.jsp&sid=t568 |title=2012 Season In Review |work=NorfolkTides.com |first=Ian |last=Locke |date=September 11, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> In 133 games before being called up, he hit .287 with 5 HR, 54 RBI and 20 SB. |
Prior to the 2012 season, Hoes was ranked by [[Baseball America]] as the Orioles fifth best prospect.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lingo |first=Will |url=http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2012/2612770.html |title=Baseball America Baltimore Orioles top 2012 prospects |publisher=Baseballamerica.com |date=January 9, 2012 |accessdate=August 2, 2013}}</ref> Hoes began the year in Bowie, but was promoted to Triple-A [[Norfolk Tides|Norfolk]] in June.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120911&content_id=38243932&vkey=news_t568&fext=.jsp&sid=t568 |title=2012 Season In Review |work=NorfolkTides.com |first=Ian |last=Locke |date=September 11, 2012|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> In 133 games before being called up, he hit .287 with 5 HR, 54 RBI and 20 SB. |
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Hoes was called up to the majors for the first time on September 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 11, 2012|first=Dan |last=Connolly | work=The Baltimore Sun |url= |
Hoes was called up to the majors for the first time on September 11, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|date=September 11, 2012|first=Dan |last=Connolly | work=The Baltimore Sun |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/2012/09/11/orioles-call-up-hoes-and-chavez-dfa-gregg-and-adams/ |title=Orioles call up Hoes and Chavez; DFA Gregg and Adams |publisher=Articles.baltimoresun.com |access-date=August 2, 2013}}</ref> He made his debut on September 25, where he came in as a pinch-runner. His first plate appearance, a groundout, came the next day as a pinch-hitter. After the season, he played for the [[Mesa Solar Sox]], where in 19 games, he hit .257 with 4 SB. |
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Hoes began 2013 with Norfolk, where he played until he was recalled on July 28.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-lj-hoes-ready-to-contribute-right-away-20130728,0,7300263.story?track=rss |title=Orioles' L.J. Hoes ready to contribute right away |work=The Baltimore Sun |first=Daniel |last=Gallen |date=July 28, 2013|accessdate=July 28, 2013}}</ref> |
Hoes began 2013 with Norfolk, where he played until he was recalled on July 28.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-lj-hoes-ready-to-contribute-right-away-20130728,0,7300263.story?track=rss |title=Orioles' L.J. Hoes ready to contribute right away |work=The Baltimore Sun |first=Daniel |last=Gallen |date=July 28, 2013 |accessdate=July 28, 2013 }}{{Dead link|date=September 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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===Houston Astros=== |
===Houston Astros=== |
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On July 31, 2013, Hoes was traded to the [[Houston Astros]] with [[Josh Hader]] for [[Bud Norris]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/07/31/bud-norris-orioles-astros-trade/2604959/|title=Orioles deal for Bud Norris at deadline|date=July 31, 2013|work=USA TODAY|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> He made his Astros debut that night, going 0–5 in an 11–0 win over the Orioles. Hoes had appeared in one game for the 2013 Orioles before the trade. He played in 46 more games with the Astros that year, hitting .287 with 1 HR and 10 RBI.<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=L.J. Hoes Statistics and History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoeslj01.shtml|publisher=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}</ref> Hoes hit .172 for the Astros in 2014.<ref name=BR/> He was optioned to AAA [[Oklahoma City RedHawks]] on August 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/astros/status/500364485110939648|title=Houston Astros on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> |
On July 31, 2013, Hoes was traded to the [[Houston Astros]] with [[Josh Hader]] for [[Bud Norris]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2013/07/31/bud-norris-orioles-astros-trade/2604959/|title=Orioles deal for Bud Norris at deadline|date=July 31, 2013|work=USA TODAY|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> He made his Astros debut that night, going 0–5 in an 11–0 win over the Orioles. Hoes had appeared in one game for the 2013 Orioles before the trade. He played in 46 more games with the Astros that year, hitting .287 with 1 HR and 10 RBI.<ref name=BR>{{cite web|title=L.J. Hoes Statistics and History|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoeslj01.shtml|publisher=[[Baseball-Reference.com]]|accessdate=March 9, 2015}}</ref> Hoes hit .172 for the Astros in 2014.<ref name=BR/> He was optioned to AAA [[Oklahoma City RedHawks]] on August 15, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/astros/status/500364485110939648|title=Houston Astros on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> |
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After the 2015 season, Hoes was [[designated for assignment]] by the Astros, and later traded to the Orioles for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-reunite-with-outfielder-lj-hoes-20151125-story.html|title=Orioles reunite with outfielder L.J. Hoes|author=Baltimore Sun|date=November 25, 2015|work=baltimoresun.com|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> On January 26, 2016, Hoes was designated for assignment by Baltimore to make room for [[Efren Navarro]] on the 40-man roster.<ref>{{ |
After the 2015 season, Hoes was [[designated for assignment]] by the Astros, and later traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/blog/bal-orioles-reunite-with-outfielder-lj-hoes-20151125-story.html|title=Orioles reunite with outfielder L.J. Hoes|author=Baltimore Sun|date=November 25, 2015|work=baltimoresun.com|accessdate=November 25, 2015}}</ref> On January 26, 2016, Hoes was designated for assignment by Baltimore to make room for [[Efren Navarro]] on the 40-man roster.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Orioles/status/692097225887997953|title=Baltimore Orioles on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|accessdate=January 26, 2016}}</ref> He was sent outright to the [[Norfolk Tides]], the Orioles Triple-A affiliate, on February 4, 2016. Playing in 102 games for the [[Norfolk Tides]], Hoes slashed .242/.318/.331 with 6 home runs, 33 RBI, and 8 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season on November 7.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/?amphtml|access-date=2023-05-29|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2016 |language=en}}</ref> On February 24, 2017, he was suspended for 50 games for a second positive drug test and was then released by Norfolk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/hoes-among-five-minor-leaguers-suspended/c-216113876/t-185364810|title=Hoes among five Minor Leaguers suspended|last=|first=|date=February 15, 2017|website=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820074207/https://www.milb.com/milb/news/hoes-among-five-minor-leaguers-suspended/c-216113876/t-185364810|archive-date=August 20, 2017|access-date=|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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===Southern Maryland Blue Crabs=== |
===Southern Maryland Blue Crabs=== |
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On June 23, 2017, Hoes signed with the [[Southern Maryland Blue Crabs]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He became a free agent after the 2017 season. |
On June 23, 2017, Hoes signed with the [[Southern Maryland Blue Crabs]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He became a free agent after the 2017 season. In 67 games he hit .312/.382/.402 with 3 home runs, 30 RBIs and 6 stolen bases. |
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On July 14, 2018, Hoes signed a minor league |
On July 14, 2018, Hoes signed a minor league contract with the [[Baltimore Orioles]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Eddy|first=Matt|title=Minor League Transactions: July 13-19, 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-july-13-19-2018/|access-date=2020-11-29|website=www.baseballamerica.com|date=July 24, 2018 }}</ref> He did not appear for the organization and elected free agency following the season on November 2.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|access-date=April 30, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 18:49, 6 November 2024
L. J. Hoes | |
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Outfielder | |
Born: Washington, D.C., U.S. | March 5, 1990|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
September 25, 2012, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 23, 2015, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .237 |
Home runs | 4 |
Runs batted in | 22 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
Jerome O'Bryan "L. J." Hoes (born March 5, 1990) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and the Houston Astros.
Early life
[edit]Hoes was born in Washington, DC, where he attended St. John's College High School.[1] Hoes was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles as a second baseman in the third round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Baltimore Orioles
[edit]Hoes was assigned to the GCL Orioles, where in 48 games, he hit .308 with 1 HR, 18 RBI and 10 SB. Hoes played 2009 with Single-A Delmarva, where in 119 games, he hit .260 with 2 HR, 7 RBI and 20 SB. Hoes spent most of 2010 with A-Advanced Frederick, but also had a rehab assignment with Low-A Aberdeen and a 3-game stint with Double-A Bowie. In 108 total games, he hit .290 with 4 HR, 50 RBI and 11 SB. After beginning 2011 with Frederick, Hoes was promoted to Bowie in late May.[3] He was used mostly as an outfielder in Bowie, and has played in the outfield since then. In 136 total games, he hit .285 with 9 HR, 75 RBI and 20 SB.
Prior to the 2012 season, Hoes was ranked by Baseball America as the Orioles fifth best prospect.[4] Hoes began the year in Bowie, but was promoted to Triple-A Norfolk in June.[5] In 133 games before being called up, he hit .287 with 5 HR, 54 RBI and 20 SB.
Hoes was called up to the majors for the first time on September 11, 2012.[6] He made his debut on September 25, where he came in as a pinch-runner. His first plate appearance, a groundout, came the next day as a pinch-hitter. After the season, he played for the Mesa Solar Sox, where in 19 games, he hit .257 with 4 SB.
Hoes began 2013 with Norfolk, where he played until he was recalled on July 28.[7]
Houston Astros
[edit]On July 31, 2013, Hoes was traded to the Houston Astros with Josh Hader for Bud Norris.[8] He made his Astros debut that night, going 0–5 in an 11–0 win over the Orioles. Hoes had appeared in one game for the 2013 Orioles before the trade. He played in 46 more games with the Astros that year, hitting .287 with 1 HR and 10 RBI.[1] Hoes hit .172 for the Astros in 2014.[1] He was optioned to AAA Oklahoma City RedHawks on August 15, 2014.[9]
Baltimore Orioles (second stint)
[edit]After the 2015 season, Hoes was designated for assignment by the Astros, and later traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations.[10] On January 26, 2016, Hoes was designated for assignment by Baltimore to make room for Efren Navarro on the 40-man roster.[11] He was sent outright to the Norfolk Tides, the Orioles Triple-A affiliate, on February 4, 2016. Playing in 102 games for the Norfolk Tides, Hoes slashed .242/.318/.331 with 6 home runs, 33 RBI, and 8 stolen bases. He became a free agent following the season on November 7.[12] On February 24, 2017, he was suspended for 50 games for a second positive drug test and was then released by Norfolk.[13]
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs
[edit]On June 23, 2017, Hoes signed with the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent after the 2017 season. In 67 games he hit .312/.382/.402 with 3 home runs, 30 RBIs and 6 stolen bases.
Baltimore Orioles (third stint)
[edit]On July 14, 2018, Hoes signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[14] He did not appear for the organization and elected free agency following the season on November 2.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "L.J. Hoes Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved March 9, 2015.
- ^ "Hoes takes tour of familiar territory". Baltimore.orioles.mlb.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2008. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ Zrebiec, Jeff (May 23, 2011). "Hoes gets promotion; a couple of other minor league notes". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- ^ Lingo, Will (January 9, 2012). "Baseball America Baltimore Orioles top 2012 prospects". Baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ Locke, Ian (September 11, 2012). "2012 Season In Review". NorfolkTides.com. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- ^ Connolly, Dan (September 11, 2012). "Orioles call up Hoes and Chavez; DFA Gregg and Adams". The Baltimore Sun. Articles.baltimoresun.com. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
- ^ Gallen, Daniel (July 28, 2013). "Orioles' L.J. Hoes ready to contribute right away". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved July 28, 2013.[permanent dead link ]
- ^ "Orioles deal for Bud Norris at deadline". USA TODAY. July 31, 2013. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Astros on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- ^ Baltimore Sun (November 25, 2015). "Orioles reunite with outfielder L.J. Hoes". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
- ^ "Baltimore Orioles on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved January 26, 2016.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2016. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
- ^ "Hoes among five Minor Leaguers suspended". February 15, 2017. Archived from the original on August 20, 2017.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (July 24, 2018). "Minor League Transactions: July 13-19, 2018". www.baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2018". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- L. J. Hoes on Twitter
- 1990 births
- Aberdeen IronBirds players
- African-American baseball players
- Baseball players from Washington, D.C.
- Baltimore Orioles players
- Bowie Baysox players
- Delmarva Shorebirds players
- Frederick Keys players
- Fresno Grizzlies players
- Gulf Coast Orioles players
- Houston Astros players
- Leones del Caracas players
- American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela
- Living people
- Major League Baseball outfielders
- Mesa Solar Sox players
- Norfolk Tides players
- Oklahoma City RedHawks players
- Southern Maryland Blue Crabs players
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen
- St. John's College High School alumni