Trevor Hoffman Bobblehead Tops Padres Fans' Giveaway Wish List

Hall of Fame closer's collectible will draw fans to Petco Park this summer

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:31pm

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According to a recent Padres Reacts survey, the top bobblehead giveaway that would get fans to attend a game at Petco Park this season is a Trevor Hoffman collectible. The Hall of Fame closer, who spent the majority of his career with the Padres, will be honored with a bobblehead on July 8 when the team hosts the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Don and Mud broadcast team bobblehead was the second most popular choice, while new Padres closer Mason Miller also ranked highly among fans.

Why it matters

Trevor Hoffman is one of the most beloved players in Padres history, having spent 16 seasons with the team and recording 552 of his 601 career saves in San Diego. The bobblehead giveaway is a way for the team to honor his legacy and draw fans to the ballpark, especially for a midweek game against a divisional opponent.

The details

The Hoffman bobblehead will be given out to the first 40,000 fans on July 8, when the Padres host the Diamondbacks. It will feature Hoffman in the navy blue hat and jersey that was the team's uniform during the 1998 season, when he recorded a career-best 53 saves and helped the Padres reach the World Series. The Don and Mud bobblehead, featuring play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo and analyst Mark "Mud" Grant, will be given out on July 31 when the Padres host the Giants. Fans must purchase a theme game ticket to receive that bobblehead.

  • The Hoffman bobblehead will be given out on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 when the Padres host the Arizona Diamondbacks at 7:10 p.m.
  • The Don and Mud bobblehead will be given out on Friday, July 31, 2026 when the Padres host the San Francisco Giants at 6:40 p.m.
  • The Mason Miller bobblehead will be given out on Thursday, May 7, 2026 when the Padres host the St. Louis Cardinals at 7:10 p.m.

The players

Trevor Hoffman

A Hall of Fame closer who spent the majority of his 18-year MLB career with the San Diego Padres, recording 552 of his 601 career saves with the team.

Don Orsillo

The play-by-play announcer for the Padres' television broadcasts, known for his partnership with analyst Mark "Mud" Grant.

Mark "Mud" Grant

The color analyst for the Padres' television broadcasts, known for his partnership with play-by-play announcer Don Orsillo.

Mason Miller

The new closer for the San Diego Padres.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

This case highlights the enduring popularity of Trevor Hoffman among Padres fans, who are eager to add a bobblehead of the Hall of Fame closer to their collections. The team's promotional giveaways, including those featuring beloved broadcasters Don and Mud, provide an extra incentive for fans to attend games at Petco Park this season.