Tommy Hanson, baseball player, 2009-2013

Tommy Hanson

Born: 8/28/1986 in Tulsa, OK, USA

Died: 11/9/2015 in Atlanta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-06-07 | Final Game: 2013-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Thomas J Hanson

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Biography

Tommy Hanson was a talented pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during his career from 2009 to 2013. Born in 1986, Hanson quickly rose through the ranks and made his debut with the Atlanta Braves, where he showcased a powerful right arm and a competitive spirit. Over his career, he compiled a record of 49-35 with a 3.8 ERA, amassing 648 strikeouts. His ability to dominate hitters with a mix of pitches marked him as a noteworthy player of his generation, even as he faced challenges that would ultimately affect his career longevity. Hanson was recognized for his potential early on, earning the title of Rookie of the Month during his debut season. This accolade set the stage for what many anticipated would be a long and successful career. Despite the ups and downs typical of a pitcher's journey, including injuries that hampered his performance, he left an indelible mark on the game during his time on the mound. His contributions to the Braves, particularly in the early 2010s, were part of a competitive era in the National League, where pitching prowess was deeply valued. Tommy Hanson retired with a legacy as a skilled pitcher who exemplified the challenges and triumphs faced by many in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
49 35 123 121 1 0 0 708.0 659 299 78 249 648 3.80 0

Career ERA 3.80 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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
2009 ATL NL 11 4 21 21 0 0 0 127.7 105 41 46 116 2.89 4.32 (+33%) 2702.9
2010 ATL NL 10 11 34 34 1 0 0 202.7 182 75 56 173 3.33 4.08 (+18%) 4084.0
2011 ATL NL 11 7 22 22 0 0 0 130.0 106 52 46 142 3.60 3.94 (+9%) 903.9
2012 ATL NL 13 10 31 31 0 0 0 174.7 183 87 71 161 4.48 4.01 (-12%) -2494.6
2013 LAA AL 4 3 15 13 0 0 0 73.0 83 44 30 56 5.42 3.87 (-40%) -1454.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
123 187 5 11 0 0 0 5 0 5 92 0.059 0.083 0.059 0.142 -1480.1

Career AVG .059 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 77.1% below league average.

Career OBP .083 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 74.3% below league average.

Career SLG .059 vs. league average .404 across their career seasons — 85.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.142 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 80.5% 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
2009 ATL NL 21 37 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 20 0.054 — — — — 0.0
2010 ATL NL 34 62 3 6 0 0 0 4 0 2 27 0.097 .257 (-62%) .325 (-62%) .402 (-76%) .728 (-70%) -746.9
2011 ATL NL 22 39 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0.051 — — — — 0.0
2012 ATL NL 31 49 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 30 0.020 — — — — -733.2
2013 LAA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2010 NLDS2 ATL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 1 0 4.0 5 4 1 5 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2010 NLDS2 ATL 0 0 1 1 0 4.0 5 4 1 5 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 123 121 38 77 13 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2009 ATL P 21 21 12 16 2 1
2010 ATL P 34 34 15 25 3 3
2011 ATL P 22 22 2 14 2 0
2012 ATL P 31 31 2 15 5 1
2013 LAA P 15 13 7 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 123

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2009 Rookie of the Month June

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2013 LAA AL $3,725,000
2012 ATL NL $535,000
2011 ATL NL $456,500
2010 ATL NL $435,000
Total Career Earnings $5,151,500

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2009 Rookie of the Year NL 3rd 37.0 160 2