Clarence Hoffman, baseball player, 1929-1929

Clarence Hoffman

Born: 1/28/1904 in Freeburg, IL, USA

Died: 12/6/1962 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Clarence Casper Hoffman

Biography

Clarence Hoffman was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played in the Major Leagues from 1929 until October 6 of that same year. His career, though brief, spanned 107 games during which he established himself as a versatile position player. Hoffman recorded 87 hits, achieving a batting average of .258. He contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 37 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Hoffman participated in the late 1920s, a time when the sport was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. His playing style combined solid contact hitting with a knack for base running, characteristics that were valued as the game evolved. Although his time in the Major Leagues was limited, Hoffman's contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and he remains a part of baseball history for his role during this exciting period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
107 337 27 87 16 5 3 37 6 24 28 0.258 0.307 0.362 0.669 -946.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 88 0 237 4 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 66
Right Field 12