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On Hoffman: Tall, physically imposing right-hander with improved mechanics … has been clocked with a 91 mph fastball … performed brilliantly by fall ball's end … should enjoy success with continued improvement and recovery.
As a Junior (2002): Four wins were the most among the staff's undefeated hurlers … 4.60 ERA was fifth-lowest among pitching staff … racked up an impressive 33 strikeouts in 31.1 innings of work … was one of only three Terp pitchers to not give up a home run the entire season … got first collegiate start, victory and complete game vs. UMES (March 5), throwing five innings of one-run ball while striking out a career-high eight hitters … was credited with the win after pitching a perfect inning vs. Navy (April 10) … went a career-long six innings and fanned five without allowing an earned run at Navy (April 17) …struck out three and allowed one run in two innings on the hill to earn his fourth and final win of the season vs. William & Mary (May 14).
At Hagerstown CC: Played two seasons both on the baseball and basketball team at Hagerstown CC ... went 7-3 with a 3.00 ERA in his second year at Hagerstown ... was selected to the region all-star game and was a first-team regional selection.
At Hancock: Two-sport star who excelled in both baseball and basketball for four years at Hancock High School ... first-team all-county selection ... tossed two no-hitters as a senior, which set a new county record ... team MVP for both baseball and basketball as a senior.
Personal: Born Sept. 13, 1981 ... son of Tina Davison and Doug Hoffman ... his cousin Mickey Kerns played baseball in the California Angels organization for seven seasons and his uncle Don Kerns played within the Baltimore Orioles organization for eight years ... a physical education major ... was recruited by West Virginia, Pittsburgh and George Mason.
Hoffman's Career Pitching Statistics
Year ERA W-L APP GS IP H R ER BB SO SV
2002 4.60 4-0 12 3 31.1 33 22 16 15 33 0
