Chris Hoiles

Quotes From Hoiles
"They always told me it's not getting to the big leagues, it's staying in the big leagues which is hard, and I lived by that every day." — in 2006, when he was inducted into the Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame.

Played For
Baltimore Orioles (1989-1998)

Born
Christopher Allen Hoiles was born on March 20, 1965, in Bowling Green, OH.

Batted:  Right
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  C

Primary Team:  BAL

College:  Eastern Michigan

Major League Debut
April 25, 1989

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Post-Season Appearances
1996 American League Championship Series
1996 American League Divisional Series
1997 American League Championship Series
1997 American League Divisional Series

Batting Feats

• August 14, 1998: 2 Grand Slams...

Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
A chronic hip injury forced Hoiles to retire prior to the 1999 season. In 2003, he had the hip replaced. According to Hoiles, he played about two seasons with a very painful hip.

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