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Trevor Hoffman is a former right-handed relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 18 seasons. He was born on October 13, 1967, in Bellflower, California. Hoffman grew up playing baseball with his brother Glenn, who also played in the major leagues, and their father Ed, who was a former minor league player. Hoffman’s baseball career began at the University of Arizona where he played for two seasons before being drafted in the 11th round of the 1989 MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds.
Hoffman started his professional baseball career as a minor league player in the Reds' organization before being traded to the San Diego Padres in 1993. He started as a setup man but became the team's closer after an injury to the previous closer. In the following years, Hoffman established himself as one of the top closers in the league. He is best known for his signature pitch, the change-up, which he used to strike out many batters throughout his career. Hoffman was selected to seven All-Star teams and won two Reliever of the Year awards. He finished his career with a record 601 saves, the second-most in MLB history at the time of his retirement in 2010.
Beyond his accomplishments on the field, Hoffman was known for his community involvement, most notably through his support of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. He also established the Trevor Hoffman Foundation, which supports education and healthcare initiatives for children in San Diego. In 2018, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest relievers in the history of the game.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Trevor Hoffman (1991 ProCards TREVOR HOFFMAN HOF signed Rookie Era Auto *Perfect PSA/DNA 10/10*) was sold in June 2025 for $2,009.98 while the cheapest item (Trevor Hoffman San Diego Padres Hand Signed Photo Cert.) found a new owner for $0.01 in July 2009. The month with the most items sold (81) was March 2025 with an average selling price of $119.99 for an autographed item of Trevor Hoffman. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2013 with $137.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $2.24 was December 2011. In average, an autographed item from Trevor Hoffman is worth $28.00.
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Latest News about Trevor Hoffman
Padres clinch first playoff berth since 2006 with 34th win of 2020 season (09/21/2020): The last time the Padres made the playoffs, Mike Piazza and Trevor Hoffman were on the team 
Trevor Hoffman was a failed shortstop but a Hall of Fame closer (06/06/2020): Trevor Hoffman couldn't hit. And he wasn't going to beat out Barry Larkin for the shortstop job with the Reds. So he became a pitcher. It worked out pretty well. History happens: Trevor Hoffman’s jersey retired at Hi Corbett (02/16/2019): Friday night brought history to Hi Corbett Field. \nHall of Famer Trevor Hoffman had his No. 15 retired before a crowd of 3,431 fans. He is the fifth former Wildcat to have his number retired, a... Wildcats Recognize the Jersey of Trevor Hoffman, Baseball Hall of Famer - Univer (02/16/2019): Former Wildcat and National Baseball Hall of Famer, Trevor Hoffman, had his jersey recognized prior to Friday night's home opener Arizona Wildcats win opener as ‘humbled’ Trevor Hoffman has jersey retired (02/15/2019): After the Hall of Famer is honored in a pregame ceremony, the Wildcats cruise past UMass Lowell.
Older News Stories about Trevor Hoffman
Trevor Hoffman pitching land deal in Rancho Santa Fe (04/2015): A plot of land owned by longtime San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman is for sale in Rancho Santa Fe for $2.699 million. Trevor Hoffman's new title (02/2015): Former upper-level pitching coordinator is now senior advisor for baseball ops. Craig Kimbrel wins first Trevor Hoffman Award (10/2014): Craig Kimbrel wins first Trevor Hoffman Award Seven major moments for Trevor Hoffman (08/2014): Booed upon arrival as a no-name pitcher who struggled, Hoffman would have his moments. Relief great Trevor Hoffman in El Paso tutoring Chihuahuas pitchers (04/2014): Trevor Hoffman hasn't pitched in four years and it's been six since he was a member of the San Diego Padres. The 46-year-old future Hall of Famer should be relaxing in Southern California with his family, counting down the days until he gets the call from Cooperstown. Trevor Hoffman adds coaching duties (09/2013): Hoffman becomes the Padres upper level pitching coordinator Help Trevor Hoffman Raise Money for a Cure (01/2013): Former newscaster Susan Taylor is teaming up with Padre legend Trevor Hoffman... And let's just say, if you can find it in your heart to get involved... Things will get interesting!! Trevor Hoffman Bobblehead, San Diego Chicken Appearance Highlight Homestand (08/2012): The Tucson Padres are home for eight nights from Friday, August 10 through Friday, August 17 at Kino Stadium. For the first four nights, the Padres take on the defending PCL Champions, the Omaha Storm Chasers. San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman named Honorary Chair of Fleet Week (06/2012): SAN DIEGO, June 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- San Diego Padres Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman has been named the Honorary Chairperson for this year's Fleet Week San Diego. Trevor Hoffman Coming to Chico (11/2011): Former major league pitcher Trevor Hoffman will be coming to Chico on March 2nd, 2012 for Chico American Legion Baseball's 15th Annual Dinner/Fund Raiser. Deer Park alum helps honor future Hall of Fame pupil, Trevor Hoffman (09/2011): By AL CARTER Ems’ pitching gem a fitting tribute to Trevor Hoffman (08/2011): The rock classic “Hells Bells” blared from the speakers as a fired-up Mark Pope made his way out of the Eugene Emeralds bullpen Friday night. The song was a tribute to San Diego Padres great Trevor Hoffman, major league baseball’s all-time saves leader who made the AC/DC hit his entrance … San Diego Padres to retire Trevor Hoffman's No. 51 (06/2011): Former Arizona Wildcat Trevor Hoffman found out Thursday that the Padres will retire his No. 51 in a ceremony Aug. 21. Watch: Trevor Hoffman Closes on SportsCenter (01/2011): Trevor Hoffman retired earlier this week. Remember this commercial?
