Street outside Petco Park is renamed Trevor Hoffman Way

SAN DIEGO – The San Diego City Council recently approved the renaming of a street outside Petco Park in honor of San Diego Padres legend and Hall of Fame closer Trevor Hoffman.

The stretch of Park Boulevard between Imperial Avenue and Tony Gwynn Drive will be officially changed to Trevor Hoffman Way Friday, Sept. 28, before the final home stand of the 2018 Padres season.

“As one of the best closers in baseball history and a legendary member of the Padres, we couldn’t be more thrilled to honor Trevor Hoffman for his contributions to the game, his entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the jo...