Clarence Hoffman

Born: 1/28/1904 in Freeburg, IL, USA

Died: 12/6/1962 in Belleville, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-23 | Final Game: 1929-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Clarence Casper Hoffman

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Biography

Clarence Hoffman was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who played in the Major Leagues from 1929 until October 6 of that same year. His career, though brief, spanned 107 games during which he established himself as a versatile position player. Hoffman recorded 87 hits, achieving a batting average of .258. He contributed to his teams with 3 home runs and 37 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Hoffman participated in the late 1920s, a time when the sport was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. His playing style combined solid contact hitting with a knack for base running, characteristics that were valued as the game evolved. Although his time in the Major Leagues was limited, Hoffman's contributions reflected the competitive spirit of the era, and he remains a part of baseball history for his role during this exciting period in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
107	337	27	87	16	5	3	37	6	24	28	0.258	0.307	0.362	0.669	-945.7

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .289 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.769 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1929	CHW	AL	107	337	27	87	16	5	3	37	6	24	28	0.258	.289 (-11%)	.353 (-13%)	.415 (-13%)	.769 (-13%)	-945.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	88	0	237	4	4	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1929	CHA	OF	88	0	237	4	4	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	12
Center Field	66
Right Field	12