During the work stoppage , Hoffman was playing volleyball on the beach at Del Mar in California when he fell awkwardly on his right shoulder .
After a slow start with the Padres , Hoffman became the closer early in 1994 -- a season shortened by a strike .
During the work stoppage , Hoffman was playing volleyball on the beach at Del Mar in California when Hoffman fell awkwardly on Hoffman 's right shoulder .
After a slow start with the Padres , Hoffman became the closer early in 1994 -- a season shortened by a strike .