Jeff Hoffman

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/jeff-hoffman

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jeff Hoffman born?January 8, 1993
2. What was Jeff Hoffman's job?Colorado Rockies, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays
3. What is the college baseball program?East Carolina Pirates
4. What is the MLB draft selection?First round, 2014 MLB draft by the Toronto Blue Jays
5. Who is Jeff Hoffman?Jeff Hoffman is a professional baseball pitcher who plays in Major League Baseball. He started his career after playing college baseball for the East Carolina Pirates.
6. How did Jeff Hoffman get into Major League Baseball?He was chosen in the first round of the 2014 MLB draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. He then worked his way up through the minor leagues before debuting with the Colorado Rockies in 2016.

Collegiate Athletics: Sports programs organized and conducted by colleges and universities.
Major League Baseball (MLB): The highest professional baseball league in North America, comprising 30 teams.
MLB Draft: An annual event where MLB teams select eligible amateur players for professional contracts.
Pitch Repertoire: The variety of different pitches a pitcher can throw, such as fastballs, curveballs, and changeups.