Bobby Hofman

Born: 10/5/1925 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/5/1994 in Chesterfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-04-19 | Final Game: 1957-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Robert George Hofman

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Biography

Bobby Hofman was an American professional baseball player born in 1925, who played primarily as a position player during his career from 1949 to 1957. Known for his versatility on the field, Hofman took the diamond in 341 games, showcasing his skills with a solid batting average of .248. Throughout his career, he recorded 166 hits, 32 home runs, and 101 RBIs, reflecting his ability to contribute significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. Although he was not known for his speed, he did manage to steal one base. Hofman's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, as the sport began to integrate and evolve into what would become a more modern game. His contributions, while perhaps overshadowed by some of his contemporaries, were nonetheless significant in the context of the era. Hofman retired on May 5, 1957, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player who made his mark during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
341	670	81	166	22	6	32	101	1	70	94	0.248	0.322	0.442	0.764	611.7

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .442 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.764 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — +5.8% above 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
1949	NY1	NL	19	48	4	10	0	0	0	3	0	5	6	0.208	—	—	—	—	-230.1
1952	NY1	NL	32	63	11	18	2	2	2	4	0	8	10	0.286	.252 (+13%)	.326 (+15%)	.369 (+29%)	.696 (+22%)	230.4
1953	NY1	NL	74	169	21	45	7	2	12	34	1	12	23	0.266	.264 (+1%)	.335 (-6%)	.397 (+37%)	.733 (+17%)	442.4
1954	NY1	NL	71	125	12	28	5	0	8	30	0	17	15	0.224	.261 (-14%)	.333 (-5%)	.390 (+17%)	.723 (+7%)	137.5
1955	NY1	NL	96	207	32	55	7	2	10	28	0	22	31	0.266	.258 (+3%)	.332 (+1%)	.393 (+18%)	.726 (+10%)	366.0
1956	NY1	NL	47	56	1	10	1	0	0	2	0	6	8	0.179	.258 (-31%)	.331 (-19%)	.397 (-51%)	.728 (-36%)	-334.5
1957	NY1	NL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	49	37	352	17	1	39
2B	85	17	151	189	11	41
3B	45	13	40	58	11	9
C	26	10	71	7	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	NY1	2B	16	0	23	39	4	8
1952	NY1	1B	1	0	2	0	0	0
1952	NY1	2B	21	0	37	43	3	9
1952	NY1	3B	2	0	2	3	2	0
1953	NY1	2B	17	0	34	48	2	13
1953	NY1	3B	23	0	21	35	5	5
1954	NY1	1B	21	16	160	6	1	20
1954	NY1	2B	10	6	23	22	1	5
1954	NY1	3B	8	5	9	4	2	0
1955	NY1	1B	24	21	183	10	0	19
1955	NY1	2B	19	11	32	36	1	6
1955	NY1	3B	5	4	4	7	0	4
1955	NY1	C	19	7	40	6	0	1
1956	NY1	1B	3	0	7	1	0	0
1956	NY1	2B	2	0	2	1	0	0
1956	NY1	3B	7	4	4	9	2	0
1956	NY1	C	7	3	31	1	0	1