Preston Hanna, baseball player, 1975-1982

Preston Hanna

Born: 9/10/1954 in Pensacola, FL, USA

Died: 11/20/2023 in Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1975-09-13 | Final Game: 1982-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Preston Lee Hanna

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Biography

Preston Hanna, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1982. Known for his versatility on the mound, Hanna made a significant impact during his career with a competitive spirit that resonated in an era characterized by evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a win-loss record of 17-25 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.61. His career included a total of 253 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, as well as one save, highlighting his capability to perform in high-pressure situations. Hanna's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by changes in player conditioning and the increasing importance of specialized roles within pitching staffs. While not achieving superstar status, his contributions to the teams he played for were invaluable, demonstrating the depth and resilience that many players brought to the game during the late 1970s and early 1980s. His journey through the majors reflects the dedication and hard work that defined many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 25 156 47 2 0 1 437.3 444 224 28 279 253 4.61 0

Career ERA 4.61 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — 21.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1975 ATL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 5.7 7 1 5 2 1.59 — 0.0
1976 ATL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 8.0 11 4 4 3 4.50 — 0.0
1977 ATL NL 2 6 17 9 1 0 1 60.0 69 33 34 37 4.95 4.00 (-24%) -920.5
1978 ATL NL 7 13 29 28 0 0 0 140.3 132 80 93 90 5.13 3.69 (-39%) -2143.5
1979 ATL NL 1 1 6 4 0 0 0 24.3 27 8 15 15 2.96 4.00 (+26%) 72.9
1980 ATL NL 2 0 32 2 0 0 0 79.3 63 28 44 35 3.18 3.84 (+17%) -598.9
1981 ATL NL 2 1 20 1 0 0 0 35.3 45 25 23 22 6.37 3.58 (-78%) -409.4
1982 ATL NL 3 0 20 1 0 0 0 36.0 36 15 28 17 3.75 3.86 (+3%) -1202.1
1982 OAK AL 0 4 23 2 1 0 0 48.3 54 30 33 32 5.59 3.86 (-45%) -545.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
156 93 9 15 1 2 1 3 0 6 32 0.161 0.212 0.247 0.459 -260.4

Career AVG .161 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 34.8% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.459 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1975 ATL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1976 ATL NL 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 ATL NL 17 14 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 6 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1978 ATL NL 29 49 4 9 0 1 1 1 0 1 18 0.184 — — — — -260.4
1979 ATL NL 6 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1980 ATL NL 32 14 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1981 ATL NL 20 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1982 ATL NL 20 5 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.400 — — — — 0.0
1982 OAK AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 156 47 24 72 4 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1975 ATL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1976 ATL P 5 0 1 0 0 0
1977 ATL P 17 9 2 18 3 0
1978 ATL P 29 28 10 18 0 1
1979 ATL P 6 4 0 8 0 1
1980 ATL P 32 2 6 8 0 0
1981 ATL P 20 1 3 12 0 2
1982 ATL P 20 1 1 3 0 0
1982 OAK P 23 2 1 5 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 156