- Full name Ethan Gaines Hoopingarner
- Born 08/29/2000 in Newport Beach, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Southern California
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Drafted in the 32nd round (975th overall) by the New York Yankees in 2019.
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Hoopingarner impressed scouts who ventured out to Aliso Niguel High to see watch teammate Evan Fitterer during the spring. Hoopingarner actually outpitched Fitterer statistically, recording a lower ERA and more strikeouts in fewer innings pitched. Hoopingarner pitches with a fastball in the upper 80s and holds his velocity better than most high schoolers. He has a good feel for his changeup and throws a hard curveball as well. Hoopingarner is a good athlete who was his high school team's best hitter as well as its top pitcher. He is committed to Southern California.
Career Transactions
- RHP Ethan Hoopingarner assigned to USC Trojans.