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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | HOU | NL | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.0 |
| 1965 | HOU | NL | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | HOU | C | 5 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1965 | HOU | C | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |