Chevis Kane Hoover didn’t play anywhere for the Miami Marlins in 2017. After reemerging in 2018, he struck out 12 in only 9 1/3 innings for the Batavia Muckdogs.
Hoover is a 6’3″, 240 lb. right-handed pitcher from Tullahoma, Tennessee. Tullahoma has produced five major leaguers since 1940, including former Miami Marlins pitcher Bryan Morris.
Born on October 18th, 1993, Hoover went to four different colleges before getting into professional ball. He attended Tennessee Wesleyan, then played ball for Volunteer State, Lee University, and finally Motlow State Community College.
After that was selected in the 32nd round of the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft by the Miami Marlins.