Andrew Hoffmann
| Andrew Hoffmann | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Hoffman with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2024 | |
| Arizona Diamondbacks – No. 56 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: February 2, 2000 Joliet, Illinois, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| May 30, 2025, for the Kansas City Royals | |
| MLB statistics (through August 16, 2025) | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 6.10 |
| Strikeouts | 12 |
| Teams | |
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Andrew Michael Hoffmann (born February 2, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]Hoffman attended Plainfield East High School in Plainfield, Illinois, and played college baseball at Oakland University, John A. Logan College and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[1] In 2019 and 2020, Hoffmann played summer league baseball for the Traverse City Pit Spitters of the Northwoods League.[2]
The Atlanta Braves selected Hoffman in the 12th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Augusta GreenJackets and started 2022 with the Rome Braves.[4]
Kansas City Royals
[edit]On July 11, 2022, the Braves traded Hoffmann, Drew Waters, and CJ Alexander to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for the 35th overall selection of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[5]
Hoffmann began the 2025 campaign with the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, posting a 2-2 record and 2.84 ERA with 37 strikeouts over 19 appearances. On May 28, 2025, Hoffmann was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[6]
Arizona Diamondbacks
[edit]On July 26, 2025, the Royals traded Hoffmann to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Randal Grichuk.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Andrew Hoffman Drafted by Braves".
- ^ "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). northwoodsleague.com.
- ^ "Hoffman picked by Braves for Spitters' final draftee". July 13, 2021.
- ^ "Hoffmann ready for next step with Braves". July 16, 2021.
- ^ "Braves send 3 prospects to Royals for No. 35 pick". July 11, 2022.
- ^ "Royals Select Andrew Hoffmann". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 28, 2025.
- ^ Rogers, Anne (July 26, 2025). "Royals add veteran OF Grichuk in deal with D-backs". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ Gilbert, Steve (July 26, 2025). "D-backs fortify 'pen with Hoffmann, send Grichuk to Royals". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from MLB · Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)