Joel Hanrahan, baseball player, 2007-2013

Joel Hanrahan

Born: 10/6/1981 in Des Moines, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-07-28 | Final Game: 2013-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 255 lbs

Full name: Joel Ryan Hanrahan

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Biography

Joel Hanrahan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2007 to 2013. Born in 1981, Hanrahan made a notable impact in Major League Baseball, particularly known for his ability to close games and his effectiveness on the mound. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 22 wins and 18 losses, with a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.85. His prowess as a strikeout pitcher was evident in his total of 441 strikeouts, and he solidified his role as a reliable closer by achieving 100 saves. Hanrahan's career was distinguished by two All-Star selections, showcasing his recognition among peers and fans alike for his performance in high-pressure situations. He played during a competitive era of baseball that saw an emphasis on power pitching and late-inning specialists, and he carved out a niche as a key reliever for teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals. His contributions to the game, characterized by a blend of speed and precision, left a lasting impression on the franchises he represented and the fans who followed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
22 18 362 11 0 0 100 404.7 369 173 40 198 441 3.85 0

Career ERA 3.85 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 7.2% better 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
2007 WAS NL 5 3 12 11 0 0 0 51.0 59 34 38 43 6.00 4.47 (-34%) -2073.8
2008 WAS NL 6 3 69 0 0 0 9 84.3 73 37 42 93 3.95 4.32 (+9%) 1030.2
2009 WAS NL 1 3 34 0 0 0 5 32.7 50 28 14 35 7.71 4.32 (-78%) 579.0
2009 PIT NL 0 1 33 0 0 0 0 31.3 23 6 20 37 1.72 4.32 (+60%) 1242.3
2010 PIT NL 4 1 72 0 0 0 6 69.7 58 28 26 100 3.62 4.08 (+11%) 2579.4
2011 PIT NL 1 4 70 0 0 0 40 68.7 56 14 16 61 1.83 3.94 (+53%) 3067.0
2012 PIT NL 5 2 63 0 0 0 36 59.7 40 18 36 67 2.72 4.01 (+32%) -660.8
2013 BOS AL 0 1 9 0 0 0 4 7.3 10 8 6 5 9.82 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
362 17 3 4 2 1 0 3 0 0 5 0.235 0.235 0.471 0.706 0.0

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.

Career OBP .235 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .471 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — +15.2% above league average.

Career OPS 0.706 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — near 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
2007 WAS NL 12 14 3 4 2 1 0 3 0 0 5 0.286 — — — — 0.0
2008 WAS NL 69 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 WAS NL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 PIT NL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 PIT NL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 PIT NL 70 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 PIT NL 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2013 BOS AL 9 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 362 11 24 31 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 WAS P 12 11 2 3 0 0
2008 WAS P 69 0 4 5 2 0
2009 WAS P 34 0 4 3 0 0
2009 PIT P 33 0 2 1 1 1
2010 PIT P 72 0 5 5 0 0
2011 PIT P 70 0 4 7 2 0
2012 PIT P 63 0 2 6 0 0
2013 BOS P 9 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 362

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2011 Reliever of the Month June

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 BOS AL $7,040,000
2012 PIT NL $4,100,000
2011 PIT NL $1,400,000
2010 PIT NL $453,000
2009 WAS NL $420,000
2008 WAS NL $400,000
Total Career Earnings $13,813,000