Jeff Hoffman

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Toronto Blue Jays · Pitcher

Age 336' 5" · 235 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

The 33-year-old right-hander enters 2026 in a transitional role after serving as Toronto's primary closer in 2025, when he posted 33 saves with a 4.37 ERA and respectable 1.19 WHIP. His early-season numbers suggest he's functioning as a multi-inning reliever rather than the team's lead closer, offering limited save opportunities but remaining a viable source of strikeouts and wins in deeper leagues. While his ERA and WHIP have ticked up slightly, his 84 strikeouts across just 68 innings last year demonstrate he still possesses strong velocity and swing-and-miss stuff despite his age. Fantasy managers should monitor Toronto's closer situation closely, as Hoffman's value fluctuates significantly depending on whether he reclaims high-leverage save chances or settles into a setup role.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	Colorado Rockies	8	6	0	4	0	4.88	1.72	22	31.1	17
2017	Colorado Rockies	23	16	6	5	0	5.89	1.47	82	99.1	40
2018	Colorado Rockies	6	1	0	0	0	9.35	2.54	5	8.2	7
2019	Colorado Rockies	15	15	2	6	0	6.56	1.59	68	70.0	34
2020	Colorado Rockies	16	0	2	1	1	9.28	1.92	20	21.1	9
2021	Cincinnati Reds	31	11	3	5	0	4.56	1.58	79	73.0	45
2022	Cincinnati Reds	35	1	2	0	0	3.83	1.41	45	44.2	23
2023	Philadelphia Phillies	54	0	5	2	1	2.41	0.92	69	52.1	19
2024	Philadelphia Phillies	68	0	3	3	10	2.17	0.96	89	66.1	16
2025	Toronto Blue Jays	71	0	9	7	33	4.37	1.19	84	68.0	27
2026	Toronto Blue Jays	41	0	5	5	5	4.42	1.42	62	38.2	15
Career	Totals	368	50	37	38	50	4.74	1.39	625	573.2	252

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2015	3 teams▼	9	9	2	2	2.81	1.00	37	48.0	12
2016	Albuquerque Isotopes	22	22	6	9	4.02	1.36	124	118.2	44
2017	Albuquerque Isotopes	10	10	3	3	4.71	1.27	47	49.2	19
2018	2 teams▼	22	22	6	8	4.97	1.44	104	108.2	47
2019	Albuquerque Isotopes	17	16	6	8	7.70	1.58	98	85.1	30
2021	2 teams▼	5	5	0	1	3.44	1.15	25	18.1	5
2023	Lehigh Valley IronPigs	9	0	0	2	7.00	1.33	16	9.0	7
Career	Totals	105	95	26	36	4.76	1.36	489	493.2	179

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo96.6 mph

Avg Spin2449 rpm

Whiff %38.1%

K %35.8%

BB %8.7%

Hard Hit %30.8%

Barrel %7.7%

xERA3.05

xBA Against0.205

xSLG Against0.318

BA Against0.261

SLG Against0.405

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

Colorado Rockies

4.88

1.72

31.1

2017

Colorado Rockies

5.89

1.47

99.1

2018

Colorado Rockies

9.35

2.54

8.2

2019

Colorado Rockies

6.56

1.59

70.0

2020

Colorado Rockies

9.28

1.92

21.1

2021

Cincinnati Reds

4.56

1.58

73.0

2022

Cincinnati Reds

3.83

1.41

44.2

2023

Philadelphia Phillies

2.41

0.92

52.1

2024

Philadelphia Phillies

2.17

0.96

66.1

2025

Toronto Blue Jays

4.37

1.19

68.0

2026

Toronto Blue Jays

4.42

1.42

38.2

Career

Totals

368

4.74

1.39

625

573.2

252

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2015

3 teams▼

2.81

1.00

48.0

2016

Albuquerque Isotopes

4.02

1.36

124

118.2

2017

Albuquerque Isotopes

4.71

1.27

49.2

2018

2 teams▼

4.97

1.44

104

108.2

2019

Albuquerque Isotopes

7.70

1.58

85.1

2021

2 teams▼

3.44

1.15

18.1

2023

Lehigh Valley IronPigs

7.00

1.33

9.0

Career

Totals

105

4.76

1.36

489

493.2

179