Norris Hopper
Baseball player with the Cincinnati Reds
Born
March 24th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A baseball player from the United States played as an outfielder primarily for the Cincinnati Reds. Made his Major League Baseball debut on May 25, 2006. Concluded professional playing career in 2010 after spending time in the minor leagues. Also played for the Louisville Bats, the Reds' Triple-A affiliate. His career in MLB spanned several seasons, contributing primarily as a pinch hitter and utility player.
Debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 2006
Played for the Louisville Bats
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