Danny Hoffman
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1911)
Danny Hoffman was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1911 for the Philadelphia Athletics, the New York Yankees, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 9 seasons. In 829 career games, he hit .256 with 762 hits, 14 home runs, and 235 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,673.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/14/1922 in Manchester, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-04-20
- Last Game
- 1911-05-25
Full name: Daniel John Hoffman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 829 | 2,981 | 361 | 762 | 71 | 52 | 14 | 235 | 185 | 226 | 582 | .256 | .316 | .328 | .645 | 1,673 |
Career AVG .256 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .316 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .645 vs. league average .635 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 74 | 248 | 29 | 61 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 33 | .246 | .261 (-6%) | .316 (-16%) | .345 (avg) | .662 (-7%) | -358.1 |
| 1904 | PHA | AL | 53 | 204 | 31 | 61 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 9 | 5 | 34 | .299 | .246 (+21%) | .300 (+9%) | .321 (+33%) | .622 (+21%) | 595.4 |
| 1905 | PHA | AL | 120 | 459 | 66 | 120 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 35 | 46 | 33 | 105 | .261 | .248 (+5%) | .307 (+2%) | .322 (+3%) | .629 (+3%) | 155.0 |
| 1906 | PHA | AL | 7 | 22 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1906 | NYA | AL | 100 | 320 | 34 | 82 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 32 | 27 | 73 | .256 | .247 (+4%) | .307 (+3%) | .315 (+3%) | .622 (+3%) | 0.0 |
| 1907 | NYA | AL | 136 | 517 | 81 | 131 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 30 | 42 | 103 | .253 | .245 (+3%) | .304 (+7%) | .308 (+1%) | .613 (+4%) | 541.7 |
| 1908 | SLA | AL | 99 | 363 | 41 | 91 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 25 | 17 | 23 | 56 | .251 | .240 (+4%) | .298 (+2%) | .306 (+5%) | .605 (+4%) | 187.0 |
| 1909 | SLA | AL | 110 | 387 | 44 | 104 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 24 | 41 | 67 | .269 | .244 (+10%) | .306 (+14%) | .312 (+8%) | .618 (+11%) | 851.6 |
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 106 | 380 | 20 | 90 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 27 | 16 | 34 | 94 | .237 | .249 (-5%) | .317 (-4%) | .326 (-11%) | .644 (-7%) | -370.8 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 24 | 81 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 12 | .210 | .266 (-21%) | .336 (-3%) | .356 (-17%) | .693 (-10%) | -105.1 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 829 | 2,981 | 361 | 762 | 71 | 52 | 14 | 235 | 185 | 226 | 582 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 1,497 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PHA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3.00 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (836 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 400 | 1372 | 198 | 377 | 10 | 113 | .275 |
| Away | 435 | 1593 | 165 | 384 | 4 | 85 | .241 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.70 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911-05-25 | SLA | BOS | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-21 | SLA | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-13 | SLA | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-12 | SLA | PHA | L | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911-05-11 | SLA | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1911-05-10 | SLA | PHA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1911-05-08 | SLA | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1911-05-06 | SLA | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911-05-04 | SLA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911-05-03 | SLA | DET | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-02 | PHA | CLE | — | 3.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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 | OF | 62 | 0 | 111 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 1903 | PHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1904 | PHA | OF | 51 | 49 | 83 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1905 | PHA | OF | 118 | 117 | 216 | 12 | 14 | 4 |
| 1906 | PHA | OF | 7 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | NYA | OF | 98 | 96 | 176 | 7 | 12 | 1 |
| 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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Left Field | 75 |
| Center Field | 636 |
| Right Field | 99 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Danny Hoffman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Danny Hoffman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Danny Hoffman debuted on April 20, 1903 and played a final game on May 25, 1911. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Athletics (1903 through 1906), the New York Highlanders (1906 through 1907), and the St. Louis Browns (1908 through 1911). Listed as an outfielder, Hoffman batted and threw left-handed. Height and weight on file: 175 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. Hoffman was born on March 2, 1880, in Canton, CT, USA. Hoffman died on March 14, 1922, in Manchester, CT, USA. Danny Hoffman was the playing name; the full given name is Daniel John.
Across 829 games at the plate, Hoffman's career line reads 762 hits in 2,981 at bats for a .256 average, along with 14 homers, 235 runs batted in, and 185 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .316 and the slugging percentage .328, for an OPS of .645. Against a .250 league average for those years, Hoffman's .256 average was near the norm.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danny Hoffman
- What years did Danny Hoffman play?
- Danny Hoffman played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1911.
- Was Danny Hoffman a pitcher?
- No. Danny Hoffman was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Danny Hoffman hit?
- Danny Hoffman hit 14 career home runs with 762 hits.
- What teams did Danny Hoffman play for?
- Danny Hoffman played for 3 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1903–1906), the New York Highlanders (1906–1907), and the St. Louis Browns (1908–1911).
- What were Danny Hoffman's career stats?
- In 829 games, Danny Hoffman had 762 hits, 14 home runs, 235 RBI, 361 runs, and 185 stolen bases, with a .256 batting average.
- What position did Danny Hoffman play?
- Danny Hoffman played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Danny Hoffman and how much did he weigh?
- Danny Hoffman was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Danny Hoffman hit each season?
- Danny Hoffman's home runs by season: 2 in 1903, 3 in 1904, 1 in 1905, 0 in 1906, 5 in 1907, 1 in 1908, 2 in 1909, 0 in 1910, and 0 in 1911. His most in one season was 5, in 1907.
- What was Danny Hoffman's career batting average?
- Danny Hoffman batted .256 over his career, with 762 hits in 2,981 at bats.
- How many RBI did Danny Hoffman have?
- Danny Hoffman drove in 235 runs in his career.
- What was Danny Hoffman's career ERA?
- Danny Hoffman finished with a 3.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Danny Hoffman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Danny Hoffman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.