Trevor Hoffman All-Star Appearances
Hall of Fame closer and all-time NL saves leader.
Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2010. A long-time closer, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers, including more than 15 years for the Padres. Hoffman was the major leagues' first player to reach the 500- and 600-save milestones, and was the all-time saves leader from 2006 until 2011. The National League (NL) leader in career saves, he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. Hoffman currently serves as senior advisor for baseball operations for the Padres.
- Notable Achievement
- Padres' All-Time Saves Leader; his 41 consecutive saves converted is a franchise record but not the NL record
Lore & Background
Hoffman was selected for the All-Star team seven times. He was selected as an All-Star in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s (with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2010).
In Their Own Story
The summer sun beat down on the turf at Wrigley Field in 2003. The air was thick with humidity and anticipation as the National League All-Star game loomed. In the dugout, Trevor Hoffman adjusted his cap, the Padres logo crisp against the blue fabric. He wasn't just another player; he was the man who had earned this spot by shutting down lineups night after night in San Diego. As he stepped onto the diamond for warm-ups, the roar of the crowd acknowledged a legend in the making, a closer whose cutter had become the stuff of local folklore.
Reader's Guide
Hoffman retired with MLB records of fifteen 20-save seasons, fourteen 30-save seasons (including eight consecutive), and nine 40-save seasons (including two streaks of four consecutive). He also retired with the highest career strikeout rate of any reliever. The source does not specify that Hoffman holds the NL record for consecutive saves converted.
Did You Know?
- Hoffman was the major leagues' first player to reach the 500- and 600-save milestones.
- He was the all-time saves leader from 2006 until 2011.
- Hoffman's entrance at home games accompanied by the AC/DC song 'Hells Bells' was popular with fans.
- He was selected for the All-Star team seven times, including in three decades: 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.
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