Trevor Hoffman
Baseball player and Hall of Famer
An accomplished baseball player, primarily recognized for commanding the closer position in Major League Baseball. Played for the Florida Marlins and San Diego Padres during a career spanning from 1993 to 2010. Accumulated a total of 601 career saves, ranking him second on the all-time saves list at retirement. Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018, becoming the first player to enter with a predominantly relief pitching career. Achieved multiple All-Star selections and was awarded the 1998 Rolaids Relief Man of the Year.
Accumulated 601 career saves
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018
Played for the San Diego Padres
Selected as an All-Star seven times
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