Tuesday, January 7, 2025

2024 Chachi #22 Jeff Hoffman


#23 / Jeffrey Robert Hoffman / Relief Pitcher
Bats:  Right  Throws:  Right  Height:  6'5"  Weight:  235
Opening Day Age:  31
Born:  January 8, 1993, Latham, NY
Acquired:  Signed as a free agent with the Phillies, March 31, 2023
Major League Teams:  Colorado Rockies 2016-20; Cincinnati Reds 2021-22; Philadelphia Phillies 2023-24
Postseason Appearances:  Philadelphia Phillies 2023-24

2024 Topps Update #US232
In a little over a year, Jeff Hoffman went from a minor league middle reliever, summoned to throw batting practice to a rehabbing Bryce Harper, to an All-Star closer.  Hoffman was 3-3 with a 2.17 and a team-leading 68 appearances last season.  He struck out 89 over 66 1/3 innings pitched and converted 10 saves.  Hoffman traveled to Arlington for the All-Star Game, and would have gotten the chance to save the game had the National League managed a late-inning comeback.  In two seasons with the Phillies, Hoffman was dominant at times and he's currently looking to parlay his mid-career resurgence into a lucrative multi-year contract as a free agent.

Other Notable Baseball Cards
First Mainstream Card:  2014 Bowman Draft #DP6
Topps Flagship Set Appearances (6):  2017-2018, 2020-2022, 2024
Favorite 2024 Card:  2024 Topps Update #US232
Total Cards in My Phillies Collection:  3 as of 12/21/24, 2 added in 2024

Complete Chachi Checklist
2024 Chachi #22
2024 Chachi #43 - Eight All-Stars
2024 Chachi #51 - All-Star

2024 Chachi #21 Seranthony Dominguez / 2024 Chachi #23 Yunior Marte

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