Bill Hoffer

Summary

William Leopold Hoffer (November 8, 1870 – July 21, 1959) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of six seasons (1895–1899, 1901) with the Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Blues. For his career, he compiled a 92–46 record in 161 appearances, with a 3.75 earned run average and 314 strikeouts. In 1901 he archived the dubious honor of being the losing pitcher in the American League's first game.[1]

Bill Hoffer
Pitcher
Born: (1870-11-08)November 8, 1870
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Died: July 21, 1959(1959-07-21) (aged 88)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 26, 1895, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 1901, for the Cleveland Blues
MLB statistics
Win–loss record92–46
Earned run average3.75
Strikeouts314
Teams

In his rookie year, 1895, he compiled 31 wins (including a league-leading four shutouts) for the League-winning Orioles. He led the National League in Winning Percentage in 1895 and 1896.

He was born and later died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at the age of 88.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Glory Fades Away, by Jerry Lansche, 1991, Taylor Publishing, ISBN 0-87833-726-1

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
  • Bill Hoffer at SABR (Baseball BioProject)