William Hoover
Name Note: Name presented as Buster Hoover in some sources
Positions: Outfielder, Shortstop and First Baseman
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 178lb (185cm, 80kg)
Born: April 12, 1863 in Philadelphia, PA us
Died: April 16, 1924 in Jersey City, NJ
Buried: Cremated
Debut: April 17, 1884 (Age 21-005d, 692nd in major league history)
Last Game: October 15, 1892 (Age 29-186d)
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1884 season
Full Name: William James Hoover
Nicknames: Buster
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SUMMARY
Career
WAR
1.9
AB
525
H
151
HR
1
BA
.288
R
114
RBI
16
SB
16
OBP
.337
SLG
.390
OPS
.727
OPS+
141
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