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Trevor Hoffman

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Trevor Hoffman is a Hall of Fame closer who spent the majority of his career pitching for the San Diego Padres. Known for his devastating changeup, he recorded 601 career saves, which ranked second all-time in Major League Baseball history at the time of his retirement. He was a seven-time All-Star who famously entered games to the sound of AC/DC's "Hells Bells." He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.

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Why did Trevor Hoffman enter games to AC/DC's "Hells Bells"?

The ominous opening bells signaled that Hoffman was coming in to close a Padres home game. He began using the song during the 1998 season, and the entrance became known in San Diego as "Trevor Time."

How many saves did Trevor Hoffman record for the Padres?

Hoffman earned 552 of his 601 career saves with San Diego. He spent 16 seasons with the Padres before finishing his career with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Was Trevor Hoffman the first pitcher to reach 600 saves?

Yes. Hoffman became the first MLB pitcher to reach both 500 and 600 saves, recording save number 600 for Milwaukee in 2010.

What pitch made Trevor Hoffman such an effective closer?

Hoffman's signature weapon was a changeup that looked like his fastball before arriving much slower. That pitch helped him accumulate 601 saves and earn induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2018.