Major League Baseball player Micah Hoffpauir plays first base for the Chicago Cubs. He was drafted in 2000 by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, but did not sign and returned to college. In 2002, the Chicago Cubs drafted him in the 13th round. He made his Major League debut on May 18, 2008, when he replaced the injured Daryle Ward to compete against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
MLB Career
- 2000: Drafted by Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 44th round
- 2002: Drafted by Chicago Cubs in the 13th round
- May 18, 2008: He made his Major League debut
Career Highlights
- 2002: Southland Conference All-Star First Baseman The Baseball Cube: Micah Hoffpauir
- 2002: Northwest League All-Star Designated Hitter The Baseball Cube: Micah Hoffpauir
- 2006: Had 22 home runs, 80 RBI and a .267 average with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs
- August 9, 2008: Tied a Pacific Coast League record by hitting four home runs in one game
Timeline
- 2002: Drafted by Chicago Cubs in the 13th round
- 2002: Single-A Boise Hawks
- 2003: Single-A Daytona Cubs
- 2004: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
- 2004: Double-A West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
- 2005: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
- 2005: Double-A West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
- 2006: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
- 2007: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
- May 18, 2008: Major League debut
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Micah Hoffpauir Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Chicago Cubs
- FanGraphs: Micah Hoffpauir Career Stats
- Height: 6'3"
- Weight: 215 lbs
- Rookie Year: 2008
Micah Hoffpauir Timeline
1980: Born on March 1 in Forth Worth, Texas
2000: Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 44th round
2002: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 13th round
2002: Single-A Boise Hawks
2003: Single-A Daytona Cubs
2004: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
2004: Double-A West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
2005: Began the season with Triple-A Iowa Cubs, then moved to the Double-A West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx
2006: Hit 22 home runs, 80 RBI and a .267 average with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs
2007: Triple-A Iowa Cubs
May 18, 2008: Major League debut
August 9, 2008: Tied a Pacific Coast League record by hitting four home runs in a game
References
Fast Facts
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Full name
James Micah Hoffpauir
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Born
March 1, 1980
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Birthplace
Fort Worth, Texas
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Height
6'3"
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Weight
215 lbs
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Position
First baseman / Outfielder
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Bats
Left
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Throws
Left
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High School
Jacksonville High School, Jacksonville, Texas The Baseball Cube: Micah Hoffpauir
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College
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Draft year
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*2000
Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 44th round (1301st overall)
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*2002
Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 13th round (393rd overall)
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MLB Debut
