After not having much success batting, he was converted to a pitcher, as he was able to throw up to 95 miles per hour (MPH). Hoffman played shortstop collegiately at the University of Arizona and was drafted in the 11th round by the Cincinnati Reds. Hoffman currently serves as senior advisor for baseball operations for the Padres. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018. 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. A long-time closer, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and Milwaukee Brewers, including more than 15 years for the Padres. Trevor William Hoffman (born October 13, 1967) is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1993 to 2010. 2× NL Rolaids Relief Man Award (1998, 2006).September 29, 2010, for the Milwaukee Brewers
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