Funny thing about Trevor Hoffman. After a big save, he was scarce. Reporters had to be patient — and have a late deadline — to get him to discuss his exploits. After a rare blown save, however, Hoffman was at his locker the moment the media entered, ready to field any and all questions.
Hoffman was about accountability. He understood the nature of the closer role. Hoffman knew that if he slipped, it likely meant defeat for the team. The last thing he wanted, he said, was to watch his teammates battle for eight innings, only to let them down in the ninth. Hoffman combined tireless preparation and unwavering determination with a baffling changeup to master that ninth inning for 18 Major League seasons.
Hoffman and Yankees great Mariano Rivera remain the only players to reach the 600-save level, and they entered the Hall of Fame only a year apart. Here is a subjective list of the top 10 moments and achievements that marked Hoffman’s career:
1. Moving atop the saves…
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