John Hofford
Encyclopedia
John William Hofford was a professional baseball player who played pitcher
in the Major Leagues for the 1885-86 Pittsburgh Alleghenys
. He played minor league baseball until 1896.
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
in the Major Leagues for the 1885-86 Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
. He played minor league baseball until 1896.