Short Hops with Wichita Wingnuts Manager Kevin Hooper
Short Hops with Kevin Hooper is a weekly show that will air each Monday during the American Association League season. This gives fans the opportunity to ask questions of the Wichita Wingnuts Skipper and hear his insights into the Wingnuts, baseball, sports, and even life in general.
Fans can ask the Wingnuts Skipper questions by sending an email to AskKevin@MinorLeagueSportsReport.com by Friday at midnight of that week. Those questions are submitted to Kevin on Saturday and answered during the taping of our program on Monday. If you miss the Friday deadline, we will simply include your questions in next week’s show.
Not all questions that are submitted will be discussed. While Kevin is open to answering most questions, those that are deemed inappropriate will be discarded.
Feature Story on Kevin Hooper.
Kevin Leaving to Join San Diego Padres organization.
Week 33 – January 19, 2016
Catch the final regular edition of Short Hops, as Kevin moves onto his new position as minor league infield coordinator with the San Diego Padres. This and much more…
Week 32 – January 12, 2016
In this week’s show, Kevin talks about his new role with the San Diego Padres, he shares some NFL insights, and Kevin helps a couple of marriages. This and much more…
Week 31 – January 7, 2016
In this week’s show Kevin provides his playoff picks, he discusses the signing of Derek Eitel, and an angry husband shares his discontent with Kevin and Rob. This and much more…
Week 30 – December 30, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin gives his NCAA college football predictions, he gets fired up about the Chiefs, and Kevin’s wife gives a little advice to an angry wife. This and much more…
Week 29 – December 21, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin talks a little baseball and football, we learn if there is a sport Rob could beat Kevin in, and who is the Grinch of the Robertson family. This and much more…
Week 28 – December 14, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin discusses player moves with the Wingnuts, he revels in the success of the Kansas City Chiefs with Chiefs Fan, and Kevin’s wife gives a little advice to an angry wife. This and much more…
NOTE: We apologize for a few glitches in the show where we lost connection with Kevin.
Week 27 – December 07, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin discusses the acquisition of Brett Wallach, he talks a little NFL with us, and what sport can Kevin’s wife top him in? This and much more…
Week 26 – November 30, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin talks a little NFL and MLB with us, and we learn if Rob was crowding the plate would Kevin bean him? This and much more…
Week 25 – November 23, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin shares some updates on Wichita Wingnuts roster moves, he talks a little NFL with us, and could Rob hit a Kevin Hooper pitch? This and much more…
Week 24 – November 16, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin shares some Wingnuts updates, he talks a little football with us, and the Skipper may have found a way for his players to earn some extra money. This and much more…
Week 23 – November 9, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin talks to us about his work in the Florida League, he shares his NFL insights, and he helps a young woman with a rating system. This and much more…
Week 22 – November 2, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin gives his final analysis of the World Series, he provides his NFL insights, and we learn a little about Halloween from the Wingnuts skipper. This and much more…
Week 21 – October 26, 2015
In this week’s show Kevin talks to us about the World Series, he provides his NFL insights, and we lean the favorite joke of his daughter. This and much more…
Week 20 – October 19, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks with us about the MLB playoffs, he shares his NFL insights, and when will Kevin let his daughters start dating? This and much more…. This is much more.
Week 19 – October 12, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin discusses a little playoff baseball with us, he throws in his insights into the NFL so far, and we learn how Kevin proposed to his wife. This is much more.
Week 18 – October 5, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin discusses off-season moves of the Wichita Wingnuts to this point, his take on the upcoming baseball playoffs, and Kevin provides some advice to a frustrated dad. This is much more.
Week 16 – September 21, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin congratulates the Laredo Lemurs on winning the American Association title, he talks about the challenges and joys of managing this past season, and we learn about the off-season for the Wichita Wingnuts manager. This is much more.
Week 15 – September 8, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin discusses his insights into the upcoming playoff series with the Laredo Lemurs as well as other things going on in sports, and we learn if Kevin and Rob are ready to become cartoon characters. This is much more.
Week 14 – August 31, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin discusses the moves the club made at the trade deadline, he answers many questions about the upcoming playoffs, and we learn what Kevin thinks of the Cubs chances at reaching the World Series. This and much more…
Week 13 – August 24, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks about the Kaiser Carlisle event, the addition of Nick Van Stratten, what he thinks of Chiefs QB Alex Smith, and we learn about a new venture for Kevin. This and much more…
Week 12 – August 17, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks about the fundraiser for Kaiser Carlisle’s family this Friday, roster moves the club has made, Kevin’s thoughts on who the American Association Manager of the Year should be, and the Wingnuts Skipper tells us what he thinks of his co-host. This and much more on Short Hops.
Week 11 – August 10, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks about how people can donate to Kaiser Carlisle’s family, injuries the team has been suffering and moves they have made, Kevin’s favorite baseball moves, his thoughts on teams in the American Association, plus much more.
Week 10 – August 3, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks about the moves the club has had to make because of injuries, the tragedy at the NBC World Series event, Major League moves, and how to break in a baseball glove, among other things.
Week 9 – July 27, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks about the injuries the team has been battling, the club’s upcoming trip out East, his prediction on who would win an eating contest between Josh and Luke Robertson, and how great it would be to have a Hooper family reality show.
Week 8 – July 20, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin provides a comparison between Dakota Watts and Matt Nevarez, we learn if Kevin thinks he will get Clevlen, Nevarez or Capra back at the end of the Mexican League season, and why Kevin thinks the Cardinals organization is always so good. This and much more in Short Hops…
Week 7 – July 13, 2015
In this week’s edition of Short Hops, Kevin talks about the recent moves he has made, we learn about his All-Star moments, and Kevin tells us his thoughts on Pluto being named a dwarf planet, plus much more.
Week 6 – July 6, 2015
This week on Short Hops, Kevin gives us some updates on recent moves, we learn some important tips to improving a kids baseball skills, and we learn a little about the Wingnuts Skipper’s favorite Fourth of July moments as a player.
Week 5 – June 29, 2015
This week on Short Hops with Manager Kevin Hooper, we learn about moves the Wichita Wingnuts have been making and how recent signings are affecting team, Kevins’ favorite players to watch play the game today, and fun things to do in Wichita.
Week 4 – June 22, 2015
This week on Short Hops with Manager Kevin Hooper, we learn Kevin’s ideas on rehabbing from injuries, his assessment of the club’s recent struggles, and why he prefers dogs over cats.
Week 3 – June 15, 2015
This week on Short Hops with Manager Kevin Hooper we learn if the Wichita Wingnuts skipper is a math wizard, the skipper provides tips on protecting your child, and we get updates surrounding the club.
Week 2 – June 8, 2015
In this week’s show, Kevin fields a series of questions including: recent trades the Wichita Wingnuts made, his feelings about steroids and game changes at the Major League level, baseball tips, and the realities of fatherhood.
