About Norris Hopper
Norris Stephen Hopper (born March 24, 1979) is an American former professional baseball outfielder who played three seasons of Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds. Drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the eighth round of the 1998 Major League Baseball draft, Hopper made his MLB debut on August 20, 2006, with the Cincinnati Reds. He has a major league career.316 batting average with 125 hits, 15 doubles, two triples, one home run, 20 runs batted in, and 17 stolen bases. At 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg), Hopper played all three outfield positions for the Reds. A skilled defender, he recorded just one error in his career, finishing with a.996 fielding percentage. Though he lacked power as a hitter, he was adept at hitting for contact, allowing him to utilize his speed and athleticism to beat out singles and bunt for base hits. Hopper spent 13 seasons of his professional career in Minor League Baseball (MiLB). He has a minor league career.289 batting average with 1,237 hits, 119 doubles, 32 triples, three home runs, 368 runs batted in, and 237 stolen bases. == Early life == Born in Shelby, NC, Hopper attended Shelby High School, where he played shortstop and started at quarterback for the school's football team. Considered among the top high school football players in North Carolina, he was selected to play in the 1997 Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas; one of his teammates was future NFL defensive end Julius Peppers.
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