 Though he lacked power as a hitter, he was adept at hitting for contact, using 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 average with 1,237 hits, 119 doubles, 32 triples, three home runs, 368 runs batted in, and 237 stolen bases.