Jerome O\'Bryan "L. J." Hoes (born March 5, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 2012, and was traded to the Houston Astros in 2013. He was traded back to Baltimore after the 2015 season.\n', '

Hoes was born in Washington, DC, where he attended St. John\'s College High School. Hoes was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles as a second baseman in the third round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.\n', '

Hoes was assigned to the GCL Orioles, where in 48 games, he hit .308 with 1 HR, 18 RBI and 10 SB. Hoes played 2009 with Single-A Delmarva, where in 119 games, he hit .260 with 2 HR, 7 RBI and 20 SB. Hoes spent most of 2010 with A-Advanced Frederick, but also had a rehab assignment with Low-A Aberdeen and a 3-game stint with Double-A Bowie. In 108 total games, he hit .290 with 4 HR, 50 RBI and 11 SB. After beginning 2011 with Frederick, Hoes was promoted to Bowie in late May. He was used mostly as an outfielder in Bowie, and has played in the outfield since then. In 136 total games, he hit .285 with 9 HR, 75 RBI and 20 SB.\n', '

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