Guy Hoffman, baseball player, 1979-1988

Guy Hoffman

Born: 7/9/1956 in Ottawa, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-07-04 | Final Game: 1988-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Guy Alan Hoffman

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Biography

Guy Hoffman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to 1988. Born in 1956, Hoffman made his mark in the league with a balanced record of 17 wins and 17 losses, showcasing his resilience on the mound. Over the course of his career, he posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25, indicating a solid ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. Hoffman recorded a total of 187 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 3 saves, demonstrating versatility and skill as both a starter and a reliever. Hoffman played during an era characterized by a transition in baseball dynamics, as the game began to embrace more sophisticated strategies and player conditioning. His contributions on the mound reflected the evolving nature of pitching during the late 20th century, where strikeouts became an increasingly valuable asset. Though not a household name, Hoffman's career represents a crucial part of the broader narrative of baseball, marked by the dedication and passion of players who shaped the game during a transformative time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 17 137 31 1 0 3 339.0 356 160 33 128 187 4.25 0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.95 across their career seasons — 7.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1979 CHW AL 0 5 24 0 0 0 2 30.3 30 18 23 18 5.34 4.00 (-33%) -
1980 CHW AL 1 0 23 1 0 0 1 37.7 38 11 17 24 2.63 3.84 (+32%) -
1983 CHW AL 1 0 11 0 0 0 0 6.0 14 5 2 2 7.50 — -
1986 CHC NL 6 2 32 8 1 0 0 84.0 92 36 29 47 3.86 3.97 (+3%) -
1987 CIN NL 9 10 36 22 0 0 0 158.7 160 77 49 87 4.37 4.29 (-2%) -498.3
1988 TEX AL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 22.3 22 13 8 9 5.24 3.73 (-40%) -1317.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
138 60 4 6 1 0 0 6 0 2 19 0.100 0.129 0.117 0.246 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 60.4% below league average.

Career SLG .117 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 70.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.246 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 65.9% 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
1979 CHW AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 CHW AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHW AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 33 15 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 0.067 — — — — 0.0
1987 CIN NL 36 45 2 5 1 0 0 5 0 0 15 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1988 TEX AL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 137 31 8 40 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 CHA P 24 0 1 5 0 1
1980 CHA P 23 1 1 1 0 0
1983 CHA P 11 0 1 0 0 0
1986 CHN P 32 8 1 9 1 0
1987 CIN P 36 22 3 21 0 0
1988 TEX P 11 0 1 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 137

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CIN NL $75,000
Total Career Earnings $75,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bradley University Peoria IL 1975, 1976, 1977