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Andrew Hoffmann
Hoffmann with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2024
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (2000-02-02) February 2, 2000 (age 26)
Joliet, Illinois, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 30, 2025, for the Kansas City Royals
MLB statistics
(through April 28, 2026)
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average6.85
Strikeouts24
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Teams

Andrew Michael Hoffmann (born February 2, 2000) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Kansas City Royals and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Career

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Amateur

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Hoffmann attended Plainfield East High School in Plainfield, Illinois, and played college baseball at Oakland University, John A. Logan College and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.[1] In 2019 and 2020, Hoffmann played summer league baseball for the Traverse City Pit Spitters of the Northwoods League.[2]

Atlanta Braves

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The Atlanta Braves selected Hoffmann in the 12th round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.[3] He made his professional debut with the Augusta GreenJackets and started 2022 with the Rome Braves; in 15 starts for Rome, Hoffmann compiled a 7-2 record and 2.36 ERA with 90 strikeouts over 80 innings of work.[4]

Kansas City Royals

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On July 11, 2022, the Braves traded Hoffmann, Drew Waters, and CJ Alexander to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for the 35th overall selection of the 2022 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He made nine starts down the stretch for the Double-A Northwest Arkansas Naturals, posting a 2-4 record and 6.64 ERA with 30 strikeouts. Hoffmann split the 2023 season between Northwest Arkansas and the Triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers, accumulating a 7-9 record and 5.53 ERA with 133 strikeouts in 125+1⁄3 innings pitched across 28 games (27 starts).[6]

Hoffmann split the 2024 season between Omaha, Northwest Arkansas, and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Royals. In 29 appearances (15 starts) for the three affiliates, he struggled to a 3-6 record and 6.08 ERA with 77 strikeouts over 77 innings of work.[7]

Hoffmann began the 2025 campaign with Triple-A Omaha, posting a 2-2 record and 2.84 ERA with 37 strikeouts over 19 appearances. On May 28, 2025, Hoffmann was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[8] He made three appearances for Kansas City, recording a 3.86 ERA with five strikeouts in 4+2⁄3 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks

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On July 26, 2025, the Royals traded Hoffmann to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Randal Grichuk.[9][10] On August 9, Hoffmann recorded his first career win, tossing a scoreless inning of relief against the Colorado Rockies.[11] He made eight appearances down the stretch for Arizona, logging a 1–1 record and 7.36 ERA with seven strikeouts across 7+1⁄3 innings pitched.

Hoffmann pitched in eight games for the Diamondbacks in 2026, registering a 1–0 record and 7.71 ERA with 12 strikeouts across 11+2⁄3 innings pitched. Hoffmann was designated for assignment by Arizona on August 17, 2026.[12]

Philadelphia Phillies

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On August 20, 2026, Hoffmann was claimed off of waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies.[13]

References

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  1. ↑ "Andrew Hoffman Drafted by Braves".
  2. ↑ "Northwoods League Alumni in Major League Baseball" (PDF). northwoodsleague.com.
  3. ↑ "Hoffman picked by Braves for Spitters' final draftee". July 13, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Hoffmann ready for next step with Braves". July 16, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Braves send 3 prospects to Royals for No. 35 pick". July 11, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Andrew Hoffmann Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ Rogers, Anne (May 29, 2025). "Andrew Hoffmann has contract selected by Royals". MLB.com. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
  8. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (May 28, 2025). "Royals Select Andrew Hoffmann". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 11, 2025.
  9. ↑ Rogers, Anne (July 26, 2025). "Royals add veteran OF Grichuk in deal with D-backs". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  10. ↑ Gilbert, Steve (July 26, 2025). "D-backs fortify 'pen with Hoffmann, send Grichuk to Royals". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Diamondbacks 6-5 Rockies (Aug 9, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  12. ↑ "Diamondbacks Designate Andrew Hoffmann For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 17, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Phillies Claim Andrew Hoffmann". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
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