Luther Hackman

Born: 10/10/1974 in Columbus, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Luther Gean Hackman

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Biography

Luther Hackman was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1999 to 2003. Born in 1974, Hackman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by high offensive output and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, compiling a record of 9 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 128 strikeouts, along with 1 save. Hackman's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the early 2000s, an era influenced by both the emergence of power hitters and the complexities of bullpen usage. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, he contributed to his teams with a steady presence on the mound. After retiring from professional baseball on September 27, 2003, Hackman left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the competitive landscape of major league baseball during a dynamic period in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
9	10	149	9	0	0	1	212.0	226	120	26	105	128	5.09	0

Career ERA 5.09 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 12.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1999	COL	NL	1	2	5	3	0	16.0	26	19	12	10	10.69	4.71 (-127%)	-1399.8
2000	STL	NL	0	0	1	0	0	2.7	4	3	4	0	10.12	—	-
2001	STL	NL	1	2	35	0	1	35.7	28	17	14	24	4.29	4.42 (+3%)	-
2002	STL	NL	5	4	43	6	0	81.0	90	37	39	46	4.11	4.28 (+4%)	-
2003	SDP	NL	2	2	65	0	0	76.7	78	44	36	48	5.17	4.40 (-17%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
149	24	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	11	0.083	0.120	0.083	0.203	0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career OBP .120 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 64.4% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 80.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.203 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — 73.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1999	COL	NL	5	5	1	1	0	3	0.200	—	—	—	—
2000	STL	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	STL	NL	35	1	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2002	STL	NL	43	16	0	1	1	6	0.062	—	—	—	—
2003	SDP	NL	65	2	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—