Fred Hofmann
Born: 6/10/1894 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 11/19/1964 in St. Helena, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1919-09-26 | Final Game: 1928-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Biography
Fred Hofmann was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1919 until his retirement in 1928. Born in 1894, Hofmann made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a period that emphasized power hitting. Over the course of his career, he participated in 378 games, where he recorded 247 hits, 7 home runs, and 93 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .247. His ability to contribute offensively was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he successfully stole 6 bases during his time in the league.
Hofmann's career spanned nearly a decade, during which he showcased his versatility and resilience on the field. While he may not have been among the most celebrated players of his era, his consistent presence and contributions to his teams reflected the hard-working spirit of early 20th-century baseball. Today, Hofmann is remembered as a representative of the players who helped transition the game into a new era, setting the stage for future generations of athletes.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 378 | 1000 | 98 | 247 | 49 | 11 | 7 | 93 | 6 | 77 | 120 | 0.247 | 0.308 | 0.339 | 0.647 | -2277.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NYY | AL | 15 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.292 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | NYY | AL | 23 | 62 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.177 | -326.6 |
| 1922 | NYY | AL | 37 | 91 | 13 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 0.297 | 179.3 |
| 1923 | NYY | AL | 72 | 238 | 24 | 69 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 18 | 27 | 0.290 | 85.8 |
| 1924 | NYY | AL | 62 | 166 | 17 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 15 | 0.175 | -1087.1 |
| 1925 | NYY | AL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 87 | 217 | 20 | 59 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 21 | 26 | 0.272 | -142.3 |
| 1928 | BOS | AL | 78 | 199 | 14 | 45 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 25 | 0.226 | -987.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | WS | NYA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 339 | 0 | 1113 | 208 | 42 | 21 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | NYA | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | NYA | C | 14 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1921 | NYA | C | 18 | 0 | 69 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 1921 | NYA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | NYA | C | 29 | 0 | 91 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 1923 | NYA | C | 70 | 0 | 292 | 34 | 7 | 7 |
| 1924 | NYA | C | 54 | 0 | 179 | 45 | 2 | 2 |
| 1925 | NYA | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | BOS | C | 81 | 0 | 241 | 59 | 18 | 4 |
| 1928 | BOS | C | 71 | 0 | 223 | 44 | 5 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 339 |
| First Base | 1 |