Larry Hoffman, baseball player, 1901-1901

Larry Hoffman

Born: 7/18/1878 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/29/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-07-04 | Final Game: 1901-07-09

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Lawrence Charles Hoffman

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Biography

Larry Hoffman was a professional baseball player born in 1878, whose career spanned a brief period from 1901 to July 4, 1901. Despite playing in just six games during his time in Major League Baseball, Hoffman made an impact with a batting average of .318, showcasing his skill as a position player. He recorded seven hits and drove in six runs, demonstrating a knack for contributing to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he displayed his speed on the bases with one stolen base to his credit. Hoffman's playing career occurred during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more modern game that would follow. While his time in the league was short, his performance remains a testament to the competitive spirit and talent present in early 20th-century baseball. Though he did not achieve long-term fame, Hoffman's contributions during his brief stint in the majors are remembered by historians and enthusiasts of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 22 2 7 1 0 0 6 1 0 5 0.318 0.348 0.364 0.711 0.0

Career AVG .318 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +17.1% above league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.4% above league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.711 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — near 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
1901 CHC NL 6 22 2 7 1 0 0 6 1 0 5 0.318 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
3B 5 0 5 7 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 CHN 2B 1 0 1 1 0 0
1901 CHN 3B 5 0 5 7 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 5