Jeff Hoffman was traded from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Colorado Rockies in 2015, just 10 months after being drafted 9th overall. The trade helped the Blue Jays win the AL East title, but drew criticism from incoming President Mark Shapiro. Despite the Rockies' success in 2017 and 2018, Hoffman had limited success, posting an ERA of 6.40 over five seasons. Nevertheless, he acknowledges the valuable lessons learned through his experience, contributing to both personal and professional growth.
"Although we had some ups and downs, we ultimately learned a lot through that process. It made us stronger and prepared us for future challenges, even when the results weren’t what we had hoped for."
"Coming to the Rockies was a big transition for me. I faced the challenges of living up to expectations, but I took it as a valuable learning experience to improve my skills."
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