Denny Hocking

Who is Denny Hocking?

Dennis Lee "Denny" Hocking is a former Major League Baseball utility player. After playing at El Camino College in California, he was drafted in the 52nd round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Draft by the Minnesota Twins and made his major league debut in 1993. He played with the Minnesota Twins until 2004 when he went to the Colorado Rockies as a free agent. Hocking was a utility player for his entire career, playing every position except pitcher and catcher. Hocking's best year was 2000 when he hit .298 with 4 home runs and 47 RBI, a year where he also played in 10 or more games at 7 different positions. Hocking was never a regular starter in one position, but played over 100 games at shortstop, second base, third base, and right field. He is currently the batting coach for the Bowie Baysox.

In February 1987, Hocking hit a full court shot right before halftime in a basketball game for West Torrance High, his hometown team.

In 2000, Hocking's wife gave birth to fraternal twins, making him the first player in Twins franchise history to become the father of a set of twins.