Jeff Hoffman

Shaker High School product Jeff Hoffman was roughed up in his first Major League start on Saturday afternoon, surrendering six runs in four-plus innings to the Chicago Cubs, including a mammoth home run to Cubs star Kris Bryant. That said, Hoffman's debut wasn't as bad as the box score would indicate...

After throwing a scoreless inning in the MLB Futures Game last night in San Diego, Shaker graduate Jeff Hoffman continues to impress. He struck out one in his inning of work and hit 96 MPH on that strikeout. He's the highest rated Colorado Rockies prospect and appears close to reaching the Mile High City...

Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman took the mound in his biggest stage to date on Sunday night, throwing a scoreless inning for the U.S. team in the MLB Futures Game in San Diego. The game, which serves as a precursor to the MLB All-Star Game, highlights the top prospects in baseball...

Congratulations to Shaker High School product Jeff Hoffman, who was selected to represent the Colorado Rockies and Team USA at the MLB Futures Game this Sunday in San Diego. The game, which is a precursor to the MLB All-Star Game, features some of the top talent in all of Minor League Baseball...

Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman has been chosen to play in MLB's Futures game held on July 10th at Petco Park, home of the San Diego Padres and the 2016 All-Star Game. The 18th annual Futures Game is a way for the MLB to show off the young talent and possible future stars of the game...

Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman (Rockies) and Maple Hill graduate Jaime Schultz (Rays) are both just one step away from the Major Leagues. Both pitchers are also turning some serious heads in AAA, and now, they need the help of the Capital Region...

I thought Jeff Hoffman would be up in Colorado at some point this season. I really thought he would last until June in AAA, but now? I'm not so sure. Rockies blog sites are calling for the Shaker High School graduate to be brought up after another sterling performance this weekend: He got a no decision in a 7-inning gem for Albuquerque on Sunday...

Maple Hill graduate Jaime Schultz may have dominated yesterday with a 12-strikeout performance for the AAA Durham Bulls, but that doesn't mean that fellow Capital Region native Jeff Hoffman would be outdone in his outing for the AAA Albuquerque Isotopes...

Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman was re-called to major league spring training on Thursday for a start against the Los Angeles Angels. Pitching against a mix of regulars and backups, Hoffman was roughed up by the Halos, allowing four earned runs on eight hits in 2...

We are now inside of three weeks until the official start of the 2016 baseball season. For Capital Region fans, there's plenty more to cheer about than just the Yankees and the Mets: There are several local players playing professionally that fans should have their eye on...

Earlier in the Spring, we found out that Maple Hill graduate Jaime Schultz would be getting an invitation to major league Spring Training with the Tampa Bay Rays, and now we find out that Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman has the same invitation to Rockies camp...

Shaker High School graduate Jeff Hoffman got the win last night for the New Britain Rock Cats against the Trenton Thunder, AA affiliate of the New York Yankees. Hoffman tossed five innings in the victory, surrendering just one run on four hits...