John Hoffman, baseball player, 1964-1965

John Hoffman

Born: 10/31/1943 in Aberdeen, SD, USA

Died: 12/27/2001 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-07-30 | Final Game: 1965-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Edward Hoffman

Biography

John Hoffman, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1964 to 1965. Primarily serving as a position player, Hoffman played in a total of 8 games during his time in the big leagues. He was part of a competitive era in baseball that saw the transition from the early 1960s to the late stages of a rapidly evolving game. Throughout his career, Hoffman recorded 3 hits and 1 run batted in, finishing with a batting average of .143. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, his presence on the field contributed to the teams he played for during a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see an influx of new talent and changing playing styles. Although Hoffman's time in the majors was limited, he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history that reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the mid-20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
8 21 2 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 10 0.143 0.182 0.143 0.325 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 7 6 26 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 7