John Nicklaus Hoover (December 22, 1962 – July 8, 2014) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher.

[2] His teammates on the Olympic team included Mark McGwire, Barry Larkin, Will Clark, and Oddibe McDowell.

In 1983, Hoover pitched the opening game at the IX Pan American Games, for an 8-0 victory over the Dominican Republic, helping to win the bronze medal for the United States team.

[4] He played for the Texas Rangers in the 1990 season, but had a shortened pro-baseball career due to injuries sustained as a college player.

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