Red Hoff
Born: 5/8/1891 in Ossining, NY, USA
Died: 9/17/1998 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-09-06 | Final Game: 1915-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 162 lbs
Full name: Chester Cornelius Hoff
Biography
Red Hoff was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1911 to 1915. Born in 1891, Hoff made his mark in the early 20th century, a time when the game was characterized by a focus on pitching and defense, particularly during the deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-4 with an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.49, reflecting his ability to effectively manage opposing hitters.
Throughout his time in the majors, Hoff demonstrated a solid strikeout capability, finishing his career with a total of 49 strikeouts. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant in an era where pitching was paramount to a team's success. Hoff's performances, characterized by precision and control, helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, marking him as a noteworthy figure in early baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83.0 | 67 | 23 | 0 | 38 | 49 | 2.49 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 21 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 2.18 | - |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 20 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 6.89 | - |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 26 | 6 | 24 | 23 | 1.24 | -189.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 30 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.200 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1912 | NYY | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | NYY | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 11 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.176 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 23 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 5 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1912 | NYA | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLA | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |