John Hoffman

Note: This page is for 1960s catcher John Hoffman; for others with the same name click here.

John Edward Hoffman
(Pork Chop)

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 190 lb.
• High School Franklin High School (Seattle)
• Debut July 30, 1964
• Final Game October 3, 1965
• Born October 31, 1943 in Aberdeen, SD USA
• Died December 27, 2001 in Seattle, WA USA

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Biographical Information

John "Pork Chop" Hoffman was up with the Houston Colt .45's in 1964 and the Houston Astros in 1965. He also played seven years in the minors.

He was part of the youth movement of the Colt .45's. Although he was 20 in 1964, he was not the youngest player on the team, and there were numerous players who were also 20, including Rusty Staub and Joe Morgan. As a catcher, Hoffman backed up 21-year-old Jerry Grote, who hit .181.

The Chop Hoffman who played in the minor leagues from 1987 to 1990 was most likely his son.