Bobby Hofman
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1949-1957)
Bobby Hofman was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1957 for the New York Giants, a span of 9 seasons. In 341 career games, he hit .248 with 166 hits, 32 home runs, and 101 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 648.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 160 lb
- Died
- 4/5/1994 in Chesterfield, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1949-04-19
- Last Game
- 1957-05-05
Full name: Robert George Hofman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 341 | 670 | 81 | 166 | 22 | 6 | 32 | 101 | 1 | 70 | 94 | .248 | .322 | .442 | .764 | 648 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .322 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .442 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.
Career OPS .764 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 19 | 48 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .208 | — | — | — | — | -221.9 |
| 1952 | NY1 | NL | 32 | 63 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 10 | .286 | .252 (+13%) | .326 (+15%) | .369 (+29%) | .696 (+22%) | 230.4 |
| 1953 | NY1 | NL | 74 | 169 | 21 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 34 | 1 | 12 | 23 | .266 | .264 (+1%) | .335 (-6%) | .397 (+37%) | .733 (+17%) | 442.4 |
| 1954 | NY1 | NL | 71 | 125 | 12 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 30 | 0 | 17 | 15 | .224 | .261 (-14%) | .333 (-5%) | .390 (+17%) | .723 (+7%) | 137.5 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 96 | 207 | 32 | 55 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 28 | 0 | 22 | 31 | .266 | .258 (+3%) | .332 (+1%) | .393 (+18%) | .726 (+10%) | 366.0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | NL | 47 | 56 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | .179 | .258 (-31%) | .331 (-19%) | .397 (-51%) | .728 (-36%) | -306.5 |
| 1957 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 341 | 670 | 81 | 166 | 22 | 6 | 32 | 101 | 1 | 70 | 94 | .248 | — | — | — | — | 648 | ||
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 (341 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 180 | 329 | 44 | 84 | 20 | 49 | .255 |
| Away | 161 | 341 | 37 | 82 | 12 | 52 | .240 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957-05-05 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1957-05-01 | NY1 | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-09-30 | NY1 | PHI | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-23 | NY1 | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-21 | NY1 | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956-09-19 | NY1 | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-18 | NY1 | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-18 | NY1 | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-17 | NY1 | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956-09-15 | NY1 | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 49 | 37 | 352 | 17 | 1 | 39 |
| 2B | 85 | 17 | 151 | 189 | 11 | 41 |
| 3B | 45 | 13 | 40 | 58 | 11 | 9 |
| C | 26 | 10 | 71 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | NY1 | 2B | 16 | 0 | 23 | 39 | 4 | 8 |
| 1952 | NY1 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | NY1 | 2B | 21 | 0 | 37 | 43 | 3 | 9 |
| 1952 | NY1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953 | NY1 | 2B | 17 | 0 | 34 | 48 | 2 | 13 |
| 1953 | NY1 | 3B | 23 | 0 | 21 | 35 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | NY1 | 1B | 21 | 16 | 160 | 6 | 1 | 20 |
| 1954 | NY1 | 2B | 10 | 6 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| 1954 | NY1 | 3B | 8 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | 1B | 24 | 21 | 183 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
| 1955 | NY1 | 2B | 19 | 11 | 32 | 36 | 1 | 6 |
| 1955 | NY1 | 3B | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 1955 | NY1 | C | 19 | 7 | 40 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1956 | NY1 | 1B | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | 3B | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1956 | NY1 | C | 7 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 26 |
| First Base | 49 |
| Second Base | 86 |
| Third Base | 45 |
Bobby Hofman: the record in brief
April 19, 1949 and May 5, 1957 bracket Bobby Hofman's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Hofman spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the New York Giants. Hofman is listed as a second baseman at 160 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio says Hofman batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 5, 1925, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Hofman's death is recorded on April 5, 1994, in Chesterfield, MO, USA. The bio lists the given name Robert George.
The batting record for Hofman: 341 games, 166 hits in 670 at bats, and a .248 average, along with 32 homers and 101 runs batted in. Hofman's career OPS of .764 combines a .322 on-base mark with .442 slugging. Against a .259 league average for those years, Hofman's .248 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .764 to a league .721, 5.8% above average. The single-season home run high is 12, set in 1953. Hofman collected a career-high 55 hits in 1955.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Hofman
- What years did Bobby Hofman play?
- Bobby Hofman played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1957.
- Was Bobby Hofman a pitcher?
- No. Bobby Hofman was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Bobby Hofman hit?
- Bobby Hofman hit 32 career home runs with 166 hits.
- What teams did Bobby Hofman play for?
- Bobby Hofman played for one team, the New York Giants (1949, 1952–1957).
- What were Bobby Hofman's career stats?
- In 341 games, Bobby Hofman had 166 hits, 32 home runs, 101 RBI, 81 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- What position did Bobby Hofman play?
- Bobby Hofman played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bobby Hofman and how much did he weigh?
- Bobby Hofman was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Bobby Hofman hit each season?
- Bobby Hofman's home runs by season: 0 in 1949, 2 in 1952, 12 in 1953, 8 in 1954, 10 in 1955, 0 in 1956, and 0 in 1957. His most in one season was 12, in 1953.
- What was Bobby Hofman's career batting average?
- Bobby Hofman batted .248 over his career, with 166 hits in 670 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Hofman have?
- Bobby Hofman drove in 101 runs in his career.
- Is Bobby Hofman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bobby Hofman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.