Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa

Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (2000-08-11) August 11, 2000
Wailuku, Hawaii, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Anthony David Maui La'akea Hoopii-Tuionetoa (born August 11, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

Career

Hoopii-Tuionetoa graduated from Henry Perrine Baldwin High School in 2018. He attended Pierce College.[1]

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers selected Hoopii-Tuionetoa in the 30th round (895th overall) of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

After the 2023 season, Hoopii-Tuionetoa pitched for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League.[4][5]

Chicago White Sox

On May 8, 2024, the Rangers traded Hoopii-Tuionetoa to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Robbie Grossman.[6] He was assigned to the Double-A Birmingham Barons, where he posted an 0-2 record and 3.24 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 23 games; after being promoted to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, he logged an 0-1 record and 13.50 ERA with eight strikeouts over nine appearances.

Hoopii-Tuionetoa was placed on the restricted list prior to the 2025 season. He was released by the White Sox organization on July 24, 2025.[7]

Texas Rangers (second stint)

On November 26, 2025, Hoopii-Tuionetoa signed a minor league contract to return to the Texas Rangers organization.[8] He made six scoreless appearances for the High-A Hub City Spartanburgers, recording nine scoreless innings with five strikeouts and two saves. On May 2, 2026, Hoopii-Tuionetoa was released by the Rangers organization.[9]

References

  1. ↑ Collias, Robert (December 1, 2018). "Hoopii-Tuionetoa feeling at home at Pierce College". The Maui News. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  2. ↑ Collias, Robert (August 22, 2022). "With maturity comes confidence for ex-Bears standout Hoopii-Tuionetoa". The Maui News. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  3. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  4. ↑ Collias, Robert (November 17, 2023). "Hoopii-Tuionetoa takes another huge step with solid play, title in Arizona Fall League". The Maui News. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  5. ↑ Shimabuku, Christian (March 4, 2024). "Bubba Ho'opi'i-Tuionetoa progressing in Rangers organization". KHON-TV. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  6. ↑ Butherus, Scott (May 8, 2024). "Sox acquire Minor League RHP from Rangers for Grossman". MLB.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
  8. ↑ Trottier, Jeremy. "Rangers Bring Back Promising Pitching Prospect Who Was Involved in 2024 Trade". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 29, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Transactions". MiLB.com.
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