The Book on James Hoey

Prospect Info


BALJames Hoey
Born 12/30/1982
RHP, BAL

A towering right-hander with lights-out potential, Hoey rode a brief rollercoaster in 2007, performing well in the minors and looking unhittable during his first week in Baltimore before crashing to earth. He ended the season with as many big-league walks as strikeouts (18 of each) and looks to need some more time in the minors before he can be seriously considered a future closer.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/8/2008): #129

Ranking in Baseball America 2008: n/a

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked

Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: Unranked


Player Updates and Notes

James Hoey will be out for the rest of the year recovering from reconstructive elbow surgery. It looks like it'll be late 2009 before the promising Hoey's a valid closing option in Baltimore.

5/16/2008 by KDaddy


Hoey is being considered for a major league setup role this year, according to the Baltimore Sun. It might be a good way to get him some more experience without the pressure of closing duty.

3/18/2008 by KDaddy


 

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