Ray Hoffman, baseball player, 1942-1942

Ray Hoffman

Born: 6/14/1917 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 5/30/2008 in Milton, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-08-30 | Final Game: 1942-09-06

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

Full name: Raymond Lamont Hoffman

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Biography

Ray Hoffman, born in 1917, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. He played as a position player and made his mark in a limited capacity, appearing in only seven games from August 30 to September 6, 1942. Hoffman's tenure in the league came during a tumultuous time in American history, as World War II was significantly impacting sports and the roster compositions of major league teams. Throughout his career, Hoffman recorded one hit in 19 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .053. He contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) to his team's efforts, although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. Despite the modest statistics, Hoffman's presence on the field represented the era's challenges, where many athletes were called to serve in the military, and opportunities in baseball were scarce. His brief stint in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the many players whose careers were affected by the war, highlighting the intersection of sports and societal events.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 19 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.053 0.100 0.053 0.153 0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 79.2% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 84.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.153 vs. league average 0.673 across their career seasons — 77.3% 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
1942 WSN AL 7 19 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 0.053 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 6 0 6 16 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1942 WS1 3B 6 0 6 16 5 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 6