Trevor Hoffman

Guide Note

Trevor Hoffman is an All-Star Closer for the San Diego Padres. He is widely regarded as one of the best relief pitchers in the history of the game. As of 2008, he holds the all-time record for most saves in Major League Baseball.

Fast Facts

1. Born: October 13, 1967
2. Hometown: Bellflower, CA
3. Birth Name: Trevor William Hoffman
4. MLB All-time Saves leader
5. MLB Draft: 1989, Cincinnati
6. All-Star Appearances: 5
7. 2006 ERA: 2.14
8. 2006 saves: 46
9. 2007 All-Star Selection

Trevor William Hoffman was born in Bellflower, California on October 13, 1967. He would attend the University of Arizona where he was a hot hitting shortstop. He would be drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 11th round of the 1989 draft. He would soon be converted to relief pitcher where he would thrive. He would then be claimed by the Florida Marlins in the 1992 expansion draft.

In 1993, he would be traded to the San Diego Padres for Gary Sheffield and Rich Rodriguez. In 1994, he would eventually earn the closer role for the ball club. In his years in San Diego, he would establish himself as one of the premiere relief pitchers in the history of the game. He would win the Relief Man of the Year Award in 1998 and in 2006. In 2006, he would become the all-time Major league baseball saves leader.

• October 13, 1967: Born
• 1993: Debuts with Florida Marlins
• 1993: Traded to San Diego Padres
• 1998: Relief Man of the Year Award
• 2006: Relief Man of the Year Award
• 2007: All-Star Selection