Nolan Hoffman (baseball)
| Nolan Hoffman | |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies – No. 47 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 9, 1997 Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 18, 2025, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics (through 2025 season) | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 27.00 |
| Strikeouts | 2 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
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Nolan Rivers Hoffman[1] (born August 9, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2025.
Career
Seattle Mariners
Hoffman graduated from Lincoln Southeast High School in Lincoln, Nebraska.[2] He attended Hutchinson Community College in 2016 and 2017 before transferring to Texas A&M University for 2018. The Seattle Mariners selected Hoffman in the fifth round (148th overall) of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[3][4] He split his first professional season between the rookie-level Arizona League Mariners and Low-A Everett AquaSox.
Hoffman spent the 2019 season with the Single-A West Virginia Power, posting an 0-1 record and 1.08 ERA with seven strikeouts and four saves in 8+1⁄3 innings pitched across nine relief appearances.[5] He did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[6]
Baltimore Orioles
After the 2021 season, the Baltimore Orioles selected Hoffman from the Mariners in Rule 5 draft.[7]
On May 19, 2023, while with the Double-A Bowie Baysox, Hoffman was part of a combined no-hitter that was thrown against the Altoona Curve. Chayce McDermott was the starting pitcher for Bowie, with Hoffman and Easton Lucas pitching in relief to seal the no-hit bid.[8] He made 32 total appearances split between Bowie and the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, accumulating a 1-2 record and 3.05 ERA with 34 strikeouts and seven saves across 44+1⁄3 innings pitched.
On May 3, 2024, Hoffman combined with McDermott and Kaleb Ort to toss another combined no-hitter in a 2–0 away win over the Nashville Sounds as members of Triple-A Norfolk.[9] He made 44 total appearances for the Tides (all in relief), registering an 8-3 record and 3.88 ERA with 77 strikeouts and two saves over 58 innings of work. Hoffman elected free agency following the season on November 4.[10]
Texas Rangers
On December 19, 2024, Hoffman signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers organization. In 22 appearances (three starts) for the Triple-A Round Rock Express, Hoffman compiled a 2–0 record and 5.91 ERA with 46 strikeouts over 35 innings of work.[11]
Philadelphia Phillies
On June 18, 2025, Hoffman was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[12] In 17 appearances for the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs, he posted a 3–0 record and 3.32 ERA with 27 strikeouts and three saves across 19 innings pitched. On August 18, Hoffman was promoted to the major leagues for the first time;[13] on that day he pitched the top of the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners, allowing three earned runs and three hits in a Phillies 12–7 victory.[14]
See also
References
- ^ "2018 Texas A&M Baseball Media Guide" (PDF). 12thMan.com. Texas A&M Athletics. 2018. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
- ^ https://journalstar.com/sports/baseball/article_b92d6b12-0e0f-4b5b-a961-0335a10dc077.html
- ^ "Hoffman over the moon after debut on big league mound". MLB.com.
- ^ Grell, Clark (June 5, 2018). "Southeast grad Nolan Hoffman gets the early call, will sign with Mariners". Lincoln Journal Star.
- ^ "Nolan Hoffman - Baseball Statistics". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ "Rule 5 Draft results, pick by pick". MLB.com.
- ^ "Orioles minor league affiliate throws combined no-hitter". birdswatcher.com. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- ^ Alandt, Anthony (October 27, 2024). "Tides Throw 1st Combined No Hitter in Orioles Affiliate History in Win". MiLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2025.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2024". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ^ "Phillies Acquire Nolan Hoffman From Rangers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
- ^ Gill, Mike (June 18, 2025). "Phillies' Latest Addition: A Power Arm to Depth to the Bullpen". 97.3 ESPN.
- ^ McDonald, Darragh (August 18, 2025). "Phillies Recall Nolan Hoffman For MLB Debut". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Box score". mlb.com/phillies. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors)