Seven-time
MLB All-Star and certain future Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman
was honored by the San Diego Padres in a pre-game ceremony at PETCO
Park on Sunday, Aug. 21. Hoffman’s “No. 51” Padres’ jersey
was retired, and a complete recap of all of the day’s festivities
was eloquently recorded in this fine piece by mlb.com writer Tom
Singer.
Just
one week before the Padres honored Hoffman, he also stepped out on
the PETCO Park field as part of his official duties as the Honorary
Chairman of the Perfect Game All-American Classic presented by
Rawlings. Hoffman was a big part of many of the Perfect Game
All-American Classic weekend’s activities, including presenting the
Jackie Robinson Player of the Year Award to Lance McCullers on the
night of Aug. 13 and the Classic’s Most Valuable Player Award to
Joey Gallo on the night of the Aug. 14.
“It’s
really a perfect fit,” Hoffman said of his involvement with the
Classic. “Perfect Game, perfect fit.”
Padres.com: In Stirring ceremony, Hoffman's No. 51 retired