Nolan Hoffman (baseball)

Nolan Hoffman
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-09) August 9, 1997
Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Nolan Hoffman (born August 9, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Hoffman 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.[1][2] After the 2021 season, the Baltimore Orioles selected Hoffman from the Mariners in Rule 5 draft.[3] He became a minor league free agent after the 2024 season.

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.[4]

On June 18, 2025, Hoffman was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Hoffman over the moon after debut on big league mound". MLB.com.
  2. ^ Star, CLARK GRELL Lincoln Journal (June 5, 2018). "Southeast grad Nolan Hoffman gets the early call, will sign with Mariners". JournalStar.com.
  3. ^ "Rule 5 Draft results, pick by pick". MLB.com.
  4. ^ "Phillies Acquire Nolan Hoffman From Rangers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  5. ^ Gill, Mike GillMike (June 18, 2025). "Phillies' Latest Addition: A Power Arm to Depth to the Bullpen". 97.3 ESPN.