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Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2010.
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PLAYERS STELLAR STINTS: Hoffman's 179 saves from 1998-2001 are the most by a closer over any 4-year span in history...Dennis Eckersley posted 178 saves in 201 chances (88.6 percent) from 1990-93...Hoffman has the 2nd most saves in a 5-year stint, 217 from 1998-2002, trailing Eckersley (220 saves from 1988-1992).
Oct 13, 2023 · Here is a subjective list of the top 10 moments and achievements that marked Hoffman’s career. 1. Moving atop the saves chart. Sept. 24, 2006. The evolution of the closer role into a one-inning specialist suited Hoffman. His changeup was his out pitch, and the fewer times opponents saw him, the more effective he was.
Playing a position traditionally associated with aggression and high velocity, a converted infielder with just one kidney and a diminished fastball became one of the most accomplished closers in history. Born Oct. 13, 1967 in Bellflower, Calif., Trevor Hoffman grew up in a baseball-centric atmosphere.
Jul 7, 2020 · Trevor Hoffman was a great relief pitcher, a Hall of Famer. But “Hells Bells” made him a superhero. The first relief pitcher with his very own theme song might have been Minnesota’s Bill Dailey....
Hoffman finished his career in Milwaukee, where he became the first pitcher to record 600 saves. Only Mariano Rivera has joined him.
Aug 29, 2010 · In 18 big league seasons, Trevor Hoffman saved 601 games – becoming the first pitcher to reach the 500-save mark and the 600-save mark. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
View the profile of Milwaukee Brewers Relief Pitcher Trevor Hoffman on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Jul 28, 2018 · He is Trevor Hoffman, who will be inducted into the hallowed grounds of the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend.
