Glenn Hoffman

Born: 7/7/1958 in Orange, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-12 | Final Game: 1989-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Glenn Edward Hoffman

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Biography

Glenn Hoffman was a professional baseball player born in 1958, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1980 until his retirement in 1989. Over the course of his career, which spanned nearly a decade, Hoffman appeared in 766 games, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded 524 hits, contributing to a batting average of .242, while hitting 23 home runs and driving in 210 runs. His ability to get on base and contribute to scoring situations made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Hoffman's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased offensive production and the evolving strategies of the game. While he may not have been a standout star, his consistent performance and dedication to the game reflected the grit that characterized many players of his time. Additionally, he added five stolen bases to his career totals, highlighting his awareness of base running and the importance of speed on the field. Hoffman's legacy is one of perseverance and adaptability, qualities that resonated with fans and teammates alike throughout his time in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
766	2163	247	524	106	9	23	210	5	136	309	0.242	0.291	0.331	0.623	-5105.8

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 10.2% below league average.

Career SLG .331 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 14.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.623 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 12.7% 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
1980	BOS	AL	114	312	37	89	15	4	4	42	2	19	41	0.285	.264 (+8%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (+2%)	.714 (+1%)	18.8
1981	BOS	AL	78	242	28	56	10	0	1	20	0	12	25	0.231	.255 (-10%)	.320 (-15%)	.368 (-23%)	.688 (-19%)	-816.5
1982	BOS	AL	150	469	53	98	23	2	7	49	0	30	69	0.209	.261 (-20%)	.324 (-19%)	.388 (-20%)	.712 (-20%)	-1924.7
1983	BOS	AL	143	473	56	123	24	1	4	41	1	30	76	0.260	.260 (avg)	.324 (-6%)	.389 (-13%)	.714 (-10%)	-899.0
1984	BOS	AL	64	74	8	14	4	0	0	4	0	5	10	0.189	.259 (-27%)	.322 (-26%)	.384 (-37%)	.707 (-32%)	-408.8
1985	BOS	AL	96	279	40	77	17	2	6	34	2	25	40	0.276	.257 (+7%)	.323 (+6%)	.390 (+6%)	.714 (+6%)	329.9
1986	BOS	AL	12	23	1	5	2	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.217	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	BOS	AL	21	55	5	11	3	0	0	6	0	3	9	0.200	.262 (-24%)	.331 (-19%)	.415 (-39%)	.746 (-30%)	-274.5
1987	LAD	NL	40	132	10	29	5	0	0	10	0	7	23	0.220	.262 (-16%)	.331 (-19%)	.415 (-38%)	.746 (-29%)	-274.5
1989	LAA	AL	48	104	9	22	3	0	1	3	0	3	13	0.212	.254 (-17%)	.319 (-25%)	.375 (-28%)	.694 (-27%)	-467.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	7	1	0	0
2B	13	3	12	9	0	2
3B	140	109	90	229	18	20
SS	615	524	932	1597	88	346

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	BOS	2B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1980	BOS	3B	110	92	72	193	15	17
1980	BOS	SS	5	0	5	9	2	2
1981	BOS	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1981	BOS	SS	78	72	131	233	15	52
1982	BOS	SS	150	136	246	439	20	93
1983	BOS	SS	143	143	240	417	26	82
1984	BOS	2B	2	0	3	0	0	0
1984	BOS	3B	4	1	1	3	0	1
1984	BOS	SS	56	23	39	71	5	17
1985	BOS	2B	3	1	2	0	0	0
1985	BOS	3B	3	1	0	1	1	0
1985	BOS	SS	93	80	155	231	10	61
1986	BOS	3B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1986	BOS	SS	11	6	14	10	2	3
1987	BOS	2B	2	0	0	2	0	0
1987	BOS	3B	3	0	1	0	0	0
1987	BOS	SS	16	14	14	49	1	9
1987	LAN	SS	40	40	70	101	6	19
1989	CAL	1B	1	1	7	1	0	0
1989	CAL	2B	4	2	6	7	0	2
1989	CAL	3B	18	15	14	30	2	2
1989	CAL	SS	23	10	18	37	1	8