Ray Hoffman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942)
Ray Hoffman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1942 for the Washington Senators. In 7 career games, he hit .053 with 1 hits and 2 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/30/2008 in Milton, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-08-30
- Last Game
- 1942-09-06
Full name: Raymond Lamont Hoffman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .053 | .100 | .053 | .153 | 0 |
Career AVG .053 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.
Career OBP .100 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.
Career SLG .053 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 84.9% below league average.
Career OPS .153 vs. league average .673 across their career seasons — 77.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | WS1 | AL | 7 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 7 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | .053 |
Last 7 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-09-06 | MIN | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-05 | MIN | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-03 | MIN | CHW | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-02 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-09-01 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1942-08-30 | MIN | CLE | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 6 |
Ray Hoffman: the record in brief
August 30, 1942 and September 6, 1942 bracket Ray Hoffman's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Senators, in 1942. At 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Hoffman is listed as a third baseman. Hoffman hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Hoffman was born on June 14, 1917, in Detroit, MI, USA. The bio records the death on May 30, 2008, in Milton, GA, USA. Ray Hoffman was the playing name; the full given name is Raymond Lamont.
The batting record for Hoffman: 7 games, 1 hits in 19 at bats, and a .053 average; the totals also include 2 RBI. Measured against the leagues Hoffman played in, the .053 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 79.2% below the league. The OPS comparison is .153 to a league .673, 77.3% below average. Only one season appears, 1942 for the Washington Senators, when Hoffman played 7 games and went 1 for 19.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ray Hoffman
- Was Ray Hoffman a pitcher?
- No. Ray Hoffman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Ray Hoffman hit?
- Ray Hoffman hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Ray Hoffman play for?
- Ray Hoffman played for one team, the Washington Senators (1942).
- What were Ray Hoffman's career stats?
- In 7 games, Ray Hoffman had 1 hits, 2 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .053 batting average.
- What position did Ray Hoffman play?
- Ray Hoffman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ray Hoffman and how much did he weigh?
- Ray Hoffman was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Ray Hoffman's career batting average?
- Ray Hoffman batted .053 over his career, with 1 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Ray Hoffman have?
- Ray Hoffman drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Ray Hoffman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ray Hoffman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.