Norris Hopper
| AB | 396 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .316 |
| OBP | .367 |
| SLG | .371 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Norris S Hopper
- Born 03/24/1979 in Shelby, NC
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Shelby
- Debut 08/20/2006
- Drafted in the 8th round (227th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 1998.
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
-
Hopper has proven to be a nice find for the Reds, who signed him as a six-year minor league free agent before the 2005 season. Hopper lacks power, with just three homers in nine minor league seasons. After three years in Double-A he excelled in his Triple-A debut winning the International League batting title by 39 points. Hopper will probably not be more than a fourth outfielder, but he can be pretty valuable in that role. He's able to play all three outfield positions with a tick above-average defense and an average arm. Adding to his versatility, he can play second base in a pinch. He's a 60 runner on the 20-80 scouting scale and also is a plus contact hitter with the ability to center the ball and spray hits to all fields. He doesn't walk much, but he also doesn't strike out. The Reds expect Hopper to compete for a backup job in Cincinnati during spring training.
