Trevor Hoffman: 'I Want To Be A Hall Of Famer Right Now'

SAN DIEGO—Moments after recording his 479th career save Sunday, placing him ahead of Lee Smith as baseball’s all-time saves leader, Padres closer Trevor Hoffman demanded that Major League Baseball immediately induct him into the Hall of Fame. “I’ve worked my ass off for 14 years to get to this point, and now you’re telling me I have to retire and then wait five more years before I get the chance to be recognized for my accomplishments?” Hoffman said. “Bullshit, gimme my plaque.” After the game, Hoffman wished his teammates good luck in the playoffs, and informed bystanders that he was “heading out to Cooperstown tonight if anyone wants to hear my speech.”