Fred Hofmann
| Fred Hofmann | |
|---|---|
Hofmann as a coach for the St. Louis Browns | |
| Catcher | |
| Born: June 10, 1894 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. | |
| Died: November 19, 1964 (aged 70) St. Helena, California, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 26, 1919, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 27, 1928, for the Boston Red Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .247 |
| Home runs | 7 |
| Runs batted in | 93 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
Fred Hofmann (June 10, 1894 – November 19, 1964), nicknamed "Bootnose", was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout and manager. From 1919 to 1928, he played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox. Listed at 5 feet 11.5 inches (1.816 m), 175 pounds (79 kg), Hofmann batted and threw right-handed.