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Micah Hoffpauir

Outfielder
Position
RF
Bats
L
Throws
L
 
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 215 lbs
  • Born: Mar 1, 1980

  • Debut: May 18, 2008

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September 17, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir hit a pinch-hit, two run double in the fourth inning on Thursday, but didn't stay in the game, as the Cubs lost 7-4 to Milwaukee at home.

Our View:

Hoffpauir now has 31 RBI in 199 at-bats this season. He will likely continue his role as a reserve outfielder/first baseman for the Cubs in 2010.

September 9, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir has a fine day at the plate on Wednesday as he went 2-for-2 with three runs scored, a two-run homer and a pair of walks in the Cubs 8-5 win over the bottom-feeding Pirates.

Our View:

Hoffpauir was recalled on September first and has recorded just one hit over that span until Wednesday's slump buster.

September 1, 2009

ESPN Chicago reports that the Cubs have recalled utility man Micah Hoffpauir from Triple-A Iowa.

Our View:

Hoffpauir spent 81 games with the Cubs this season and even cracked the opening day roster, but he was demoted on August 7th. He's hit .233 with eight homers and 25 RBI with the big club this season and could get some spot starts in addition to being a bat off the bench now that the rosters have expanded.

July 12, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir had a big day at the plate for the Cubs on Sunday in the first game of the doubleheader. Hoffpauir went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and three RBI in the Cubs' 7-3 win over the Cardinals.

Our View:

Hoffpauir has shown that he has the ability to hit for power on a consistent basis, and if he stays in the lineup on a regular basis he could contribute in NL-only leagues. If you need a source of power, he may be worth a look.

May 26, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir was 2-for-3 with a pair of RBI in the Cubs' 6-1 rain-shortened win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Our View:

Hoffpauir has filled in admirably at first with Derrek Lee on the shelf, and he's likely earned himself some more at-bats, even when the Cubs get fully healthy. He's a decent option in NL-only leagues.

May 16, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir went 2-for-3 with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI in the Cubs' 5-4 win on Saturday.

Our View:

There has never been any question that Hoffpauir can hit, but his defense is what keeps him from being an everyday player. He should still find his way into the lineup on a regular basis if he keeps hitting, but he has no fantasy value until he plays every day.

April 24, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir is a solid hitter, but is a liability on defense, which is forcing skipper Lou Piniella to tweak the Cubs' lineup with Milton Bradley out of action, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Piniella said, "I guess we are going to have to stay with our best defense and forget trying to get more offense, which means when Bradley does not play, I am going to have to put Reed Johnson in center field and put Kosuke Fukudome in right."

Our View:

Hoffpauir is hitting .350 with one homer and five RBI over 20 at-bats, but committed one fielding error so far and has been struggling in right field.

March 24, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir is on pace to make the Cubs' roster, according to the Chicago Tribune. He is competing for the fifth outfielder role and skipper Lou Piniella said, "I would think it is his job to lose." He could also provide depth at first base.

Our View:

He has pop in his bat, but may not see enough at-bats to hold value outside of deeper NL-only leagues.

March 20, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir was 0-for-3 against the Padres on Friday, but he drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

Our View:

Hoffpauir showed plenty of promise a season ago, batting .342 in 73 at-bats. He has enough ability to warrant some consideration from skipper Lou Pinella for some starts at first base, so as to give Derreck Lee a day off here and there.

March 19, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir hit his fourth home run of the spring on Thursday as the Cubs beat Seattle 9-2. It was his only hit, against two strikeouts in four at-bats.

Our View:

Hoffpauir has shown plenty of power this spring and has 17 RBI to show for it. He really doesn't have a position outside of first base, but Derrek Lee should make a ton of starts there for the Cubs. Hoffpauir is expected to make the opening day roster, but without an injury to Lee, he'll be little more than a pinch-hitter.

March 16, 2009

Skipper Lou Piniella expects Micah Hoffpauir to make the Cubs' opening day roster, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

He has fared well in spring action, with a team-leading 13 RBI. He will be used as relief for Derrek Lee at first base, and will also see time at the corner outfield spots. He can hit for power and a solid average, but his fantasy value will be limited as a reserve.

February 27, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir hit his second home run of the spring, as the Cubs beat the Rangers 10-4 on Friday. He finished the game 2-for-3 with three RBI.

Our View:

Hoffpauir had a grand slam in the Cubs previous game. Today he got the start at first base as Derrek Lee did not make the trip. Hoffpauir has very good power, but he does not really have a position other than first base.

February 25, 2009

Micah Hoffpauir filled in for the Cubs at DH and hit a grand slam on Wednesday in a 5-3 win over the Dodgers. It was his only hit in four at-bats and he also struck out.

Our View:

Hoffpauir will be the primary source of power off of the Cubs' bench this season. The 29-year-old is a very good hitter, but he is well below average in the outfield. His best position is first base, but Derrek Lee figures to make 150 or so starts there.

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