At 5 feet 11 inches (1.80 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg), Hopper played all three outfield positions for the Reds. A skilled defender, he recorded just one error in his career, finishing with a .996 fielding percentage. Though he lacked power as a hitter, he was adept at hitting for contact, allowing him to utilize his speed and athleticism to beat out singles and bunt for base hits.
Hopper spent 13 seasons of his professional career in Minor League Baseball (MiLB). He has a minor league career .289 batting average with 1,237 hits, 119 doubles, 32 triples, three home runs, 368 runs batted in, and 237 stolen bases.
Born in Shelby, NC, Hopper attended Shelby High School, where he played shortstop and started at quarterback for the school's football team.

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