Craig Hansen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Craig Hansen
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 15, 1983(1983-11-15)
Age	41
Birthplace	Glen Cove
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Scorpio

Craig Hansen Biography

Craig Hansen is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 15, 1983 in Glen Cove, New York, United States. Craig Robert Hansen (born November 15th September 1983) is an American former professional baseball player. He played with the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates. A reliever from St. John’s University, Hansen was selected in the year 2005 and soon made his MLB debut and has since played most of his time playing the minor leagues of baseball. At 6 5 feet and five inches (1.96 m), Hansen reportedly can attain 97 to 98 miles/hour (156-158 km/h) by using his fastball. He also incorporates the hard slider.

The 26th selection in the initial stage of 2005’s Major League Baseball Draft, the Boston Red Sox selected Hansen and signed him to a contract for four years that is worth $4 million. They Red Sox added him to the 40-man roster and assigned Hansen to a conditioning program at Fort Myers before sending him to Double-A Portland Sea Dogs. Hansen was signed by with the Boston Red Sox as a late season call-up, and made his MLB debut in September 19, against Tampa Bay Devil Rays. Hansen was able to strike out the first opponent that he faced, throwing perfect innings with two strikeouts. He will be back for three more games before the close of the season.

After starting the 2006 season in Portland and Pawtucket, Hansen was recalled on June 6 by the Red Sox. On June 26, Hansen earned his first major league win in an extra-inning game against the Philadelphia Phillies. On August 20, Hansen entered a tie game against the New York Yankees in the 10th inning only to allow a game-winning home run to Jason Giambi and a two-run home run to Jorge Posada. Hansen would end the season with a 6.63 ERA. During spring training for the 2007 season, manager Terry Francona suggested that the team may have rushed Hansen to the majors too quickly.

In 2007 at Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox, he went 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA but did not get a promotion to the eventual World Series Champion Red Sox. Hansen also played in the developmental Arizona Fall League to get extra work in after missing some of the season with forearm tenderness. During the off-season, Hansen underwent surgery in the hopes of correcting the sleep apnea condition that may have affected his stamina and pitching performance.

In 2004 Hansen played in the summer of 2004 for the collegiate baseball team in the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). All-league player, he recorded 11 saves as well as 41 strikes during 22.1 innings pitched without conceding any earned runs. In 2018 He was admitted into the CCBL Hall of Fame.

Craig Hansen Net Worth

Craig Hansen is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Craig Hansen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As he struggled through his debut season during 2003 Hansen was able to make himself known as a closer in his second season in 2004.

Hansen’s collegiate experience began with St. John’s University in 2003. He pitched in his team, the St. John’s Red Storm. Hansen chose St. John’s over Columbia University, Yale University, and Hofstra University.

Hansen posted a 3-2 record with 14 saves in his junior season of 2005, registering 85 strikeouts in 64 innings pitched, a 1.68 ERA, and was named a first-team All-American by Baseball America.

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Hansen signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets on July 24, 2012. The Mets released Hansen in March 2013.

Facts & Trivia

Craig Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Craig Hansen celebrates birthday on November 15 of every year.