Trevor Hoffman elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame

Trevor Hoffman speaks a news conference after he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Petco Park on January 24, 2018. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/ San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Trevor Hoffman speaks a news conference after he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Petco Park on January 24, 2018. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/ San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Padres season ticket holders John and Pat Kapizzi celebrate after Trevor Hoffman was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Petco Park on January 24, 2018. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/ San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Trevor Hoffman takes a photo with fans after he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Petco Park on January 24, 2018. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/ San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Trevor Hoffman, left, is congratulated by Mark Sweeney after he was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame at Petco Park on January 24, 2018. (Photo by K.C. Alfred/ San Diego Union-Tribune) (K.C. Alfred / San Diego Union-Tribune)

Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres on Friday, Feb. 23, 2007.

Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres broke the all time record for saves against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. He is shown here hugging his wife Tracy, and son Quinn after the game.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman is carried off the field after the Brewers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 in a baseball gameTuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in Milwaukee. Hoffman picked up his career 600th save.

Former padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman with his family, wife Tracy and sons Brody, Quinn, and Wyatt, walk out to a ceremony to retire his number 51 on Sunday.

Trevor Hoffman recorded his 500th save against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park on June 6, 2007.

Trevor Hoffman banner at corner of Tony Gwynn Drive and Park Blvd. Banners of Trevor Hoffman, Jake Peavy and Khalil Greene around Petco Park.

Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Petco Park on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006.

9/28/2008 San Diego, Ca. San Diego Padres host the Pittsburch Pirates in the last game of the season. Tevor Hoffman seen throwing out toy baseballs after the game as a sign of fan appreciation. Padres lose 1-6 Photo sean m haffey (Sean M. Haffey)

Former Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman, center, had his photo taken with family,former teammates and other guests after Sunday’s game.

Padres closer Trevor Hoffman gave right fielder Brian Giles a champagne-soaked hug after Sept. 30, 2006 win over the Diamondbacks in Phoenix sealed at least a wildcard spot in the National League playoffs.

Former Padre pitcher Trevor Hoffman talks with his brother Glenn Hoffman before the Giants game on Friday, August 17, 2012.

Former padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman had his number 51 retired by the Padres on Sunday.

Trevor Hoffman jogged to the mound at Petco Park on Sept. 23, 2006, the night he recorded his 478th save to tie Lee Smith’s all-time record.

Trevor Hoffman and his family sit in a 1958 Cadillac given to him by the Padres during his number retirement ceremony on Sunday.

Former padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman looks up at the crowd during a ceremony to retire his number 51 at Petco Park on Sunday.

Former Padres’ great Trevor Hoffman, announced his retirement at Petco Park on January 12, 2011. He will be joining the Padres’ front office.

Trevor Hoffman celebrates after the Padres won the NL West on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2005.

Padres Trevor Hoffman enters the field during a ceremony after the Padres last game at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003.

Padres players swarm around pitcher Trevor Hoffman after he broke the all-time major league saves record after the Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park in San Diego on Sunday on Sunday, September 24, 2006.

Relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman gave third baseman Ken Caminiti a champagne shower on the field minutes after the division-clinching win over the Dodgers before 60,000 fans on Sept.12,1998.

Padres Trevor Hoffman runs to the mound to pitch in the 9th inning during the Padres last game at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003.

Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman waves his cap to the crowd after he broke the all-time major league saves record after the Padres defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates at Petco Park in San Diego on Sunday, September 24, 2006.

Former Padres closer Trevor Hoffman, a longtime teammate of Gwynn’s, speaks at the memorial on June 26, 2014. Hoffman ended his speech with a thank you to Gwynn: “Thank you for letting us all in your house tonight. Amen.”

From left, former Padre Trevor Hoffman, former San Diego Soccers player Brian Quinn and former San Diego High School wrestler Stephen Neal get together at the annual Salute to Champions dinner and Breibard Hall of Fame induction ceremony on February 25, 2013 at the Town and Country Hotel Convention Center in San Diego, California.

Team surges around closer Trevor Hoffman and catcher Ramon Hernandez after a 9-1 win over the Giants on Sept. 28, 2005 earned the Padres a fourth National League West title and their first since 1998.

Champagne flowed freely in the clubhouse after the Padres clinched the National League West championship Sept. 28, 2005 in a 9-1 win against the visiting San Francisco Giants. Outfielder Dave Roberts poured champagne on pitcher Trevor Hoffman.

Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres broke the all time record for saves against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Petco Park.

Trevor Hoffman of the San Diego Padres broke the all time record for saves against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Petco Park in San Diego, CA.

Padres Trevor Hoffman enters the field during a ceremony after the Padres last game at Qualcomm Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003.

Trevor Hoffman pitches to Mike Piazza. Hoffman worked a perfect ninth against the Mets on Aug. 15, 2001 to get his 300th save.

Jubilation: The champagne was flowing in the Padres’ locker room Oct. 14, 1998 as Greg Vaughn (left) and Trevor Hoffman celebrated the team’s 5-0 win over Atlanta in Game 6 of the National League playoffs.

On April 29, 1993 Trevor Hoffman recorded his first major-league save as a member of the Marlins in a 6-5 win over the Braves. Hoffman kept the baseball, marked, “4-29-93 1st save Atlanta.” (Sean M. Haffey )