Hoffmann Brings Home Low-A East Pitcher of the Week for September 7-12
September 14, 2021 - Carolina League (CarL)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
North Augusta, SC - It only took one outing for Andrew Hoffmann to be named the Low-A East Pitcher of the Week for September 7-12. The right-hander went five innings of no-hit baseball on September 9th against the Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals). He struck out seven and walked only one to earn his first professional win.
The right-hander was a 12th round selection by the Atlanta Braves in the 2021 MLB Draft out of the University of Illinois Champaign. His seven strikeouts were a career high, and his five innings tied a career high.
Hoffmann joined the GreenJackets on August 3rd and owns an ERA of 3.57 in six starts. He also has 29 strikeouts to only eight walks.
To stay up to date on all things GreenJackets this offseason follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram and Twitterand sign up for the 'Jackets Buzz e-newsletter today by visiting https://bit.ly/AGJBuzz.
Carolina League Stories from September 14, 2021
- FredNats Return Home in 5-3 Loss - Fredericksburg Nationals
- Binelas, Bello and Martinez Hit Solo Homers in Series Opening Victory - Carolina Mudcats
- Negret Homer Not Enough to Beat Kannapolis - Columbia Fireflies
- Acuña Powers Wood Ducks to Win Over Charleston - Down East Wood Ducks
- Acuna's Walk-Off Slam Shocks RiverDogs in Extras - Charleston RiverDogs
- 'Birds Postseason Hopes Extinguished in Loss to Red Sox - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Columbia Fireflies Roster Move and Game Notes - Columbia Fireflies
- Down East Wood Ducks Game Notes - vs. Charleston - Down East Wood Ducks
- Hoffmann Brings Home Low-A East Pitcher of the Week for September 7-12 - Augusta GreenJackets
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
