Danny Hoffman
Born: 3/2/1880 in Canton, CT, USA
Died: 3/14/1922 in Manchester, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1903-04-20 | Final Game: 1911-05-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Daniel John Hoffman
Biography
Danny Hoffman was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1903 to 1911. Born in 1880, Hoffman showcased his talents in an era marked by the transition from the Deadball Era to the more offensive-minded game of the early 1910s. Over the course of his career, he played in 829 games, amassing 762 hits, 14 home runs, and 235 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .256.
Hoffman was particularly known for his speed on the bases, culminating in a total of 185 stolen bases. His ability to steal bases and create scoring opportunities was a significant asset to the teams he played for, which included the Philadelphia Athletics and the Washington Senators. Hoffman's contributions to his teams during a formative time in baseball history not only reflected his personal skill but also embodied the evolving strategies of the game as it began to embrace more aggressive offensive tactics. His legacy remains as a testament to the players who helped shape the early years of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | 2981 | 361 | 762 | 71 | 52 | 14 | 235 | 185 | 226 | 570 | 0.256 | 0.316 | 0.328 | 0.645 | 1577.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 74 | 248 | 29 | 61 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 0.246 | -422.6 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 53 | 204 | 31 | 61 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 34 | 0.299 | 595.9 |
| 1905 | PHA | AL | 120 | 459 | 66 | 120 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 35 | 46 | 33 | 105 | 0.261 | 152.6 |
| 1906 | NYY | AL | 100 | 320 | 34 | 82 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 32 | 27 | 73 | 0.256 | 194.1 |
| 1906 | PHA | AL | 7 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0.227 | 194.1 |
| 1907 | NYY | AL | 136 | 517 | 81 | 131 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 30 | 42 | 103 | 0.253 | 535.7 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 99 | 363 | 41 | 91 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 56 | 0.251 | 219.9 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 110 | 387 | 44 | 104 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 67 | 0.269 | 862.2 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 106 | 380 | 20 | 90 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 34 | 94 | 0.237 | -449.2 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 24 | 81 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 0.210 | -111.5 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | WS | PHA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 809 | 708 | 1564 | 99 | 85 | 30 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903 | PHA | OF | 62 | 0 | 111 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1904 | PHA | OF | 51 | 49 | 83 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1905 | PHA | OF | 118 | 117 | 216 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| 1906 | NYA | OF | 98 | 96 | 176 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 1906 | PHA | OF | 7 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | NYA | OF | 135 | 135 | 286 | 20 | 15 | 4 |
| 1908 | SLA | OF | 99 | 95 | 185 | 19 | 8 | 8 |
| 1909 | SLA | OF | 110 | 106 | 230 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| 1910 | SLA | OF | 106 | 103 | 202 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 1911 | SLA | OF | 23 | 0 | 63 | 6 | 7 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 75 |
| Center Field | 636 |
| Right Field | 99 |