Tommy Hanson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tommy Hanson
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 28, 1986(1986-08-28)
Age	38
Date Of Death	2015-11-09
Birthplace	Tulsa
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Leo

Tommy Hanson Biography

Tommy Hanson is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 28, 1986 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. A starting pitcher who is known for his unusual delivery The pitcher had his MLB debut in 2009 with the Atlanta Braves and finished second in the NL Rookie of the Year vote. He passed away from organ failure at the age of 29.

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Thomas J. Hanson Jr. (August 28, 1986 – November 9, 2015) was an American professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Hanson made his MLB debut with Atlanta on June 7, 2009 and played with the Braves through 2012. He pitched his final Major League season in 2013 with the Angels, who had acquired him in a trade.

The following year, in 2006, Hanson began playing for the Danville Braves of the Appalachian League. In Danville, he began the season as the league’s fourth-best prospect according to Baseball America. That season, Hanson ended up starting Game 2 of the Appalachian League Championship Series, finishing the season 4–1 with 56 strikeouts against nine walks. He also had a 2.09 earned run average (ERA) with a 0.99 walks plus hits per inning pitched (WHIP) ratio.

His birthplace was Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Tommy Hanson Net Worth

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

The student graduated in the class of Redlands East Valley High School in California.

He played in his final MLB season in 2013, playing for Anaheim’s Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Hanson was born on August 28, 1986, in Tulsa, Oklahoma as the second child and only son in his family. After moving to California at a very young age, Hanson attended Redlands East Valley High School in Redlands, California, where he played baseball under coach Steve Hernandez. Hanson played catcher as a freshman, and first base the next year. He was placed on the mound in his junior season, and committed to Sacramento State University as a senior. Hanson graduated in June 2004, instead electing to continue his post-secondary education at Riverside Community College, where he was coached by Dennis Rogers. He played for the Corvallis Knights in the West Coast League, an independent summer collegiate baseball league. In 2005, he was selected in the 22nd round (677th overall pick) by the Atlanta Braves as a draft-and-follow pick.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tommy Hanson Dating?

According to our records, Tommy Hanson married to Martha Montgomery Hanson. As of December 1, 2023, Tommy Hanson’s is not dating anyone.

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Hanson was traded to the Angels in exchange for pitcher Jordan Walden on November 30, 2012. He played one season with the Angels, recording a 4–3 record with a 5.42 ERA in 15 appearances (13 starts) in 2013. He took a six- day bereavement leave in April after the death of his stepbrother. After returning and making two starts, he was granted a three-week personal leave to deal with what he described as his “mental issues with the death”. After the season, Hanson was non-tendered by the Angels, making him a free agent.

Facts & Trivia

Tommy Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tommy Hanson celebrates birthday on August 28 of every year.

Hanson was married to his wife Martha from November 2013 until his death.

Top Facts about Tommy Hanson

1. Tommy Hanson was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
2. He played for the Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Angels, and San Francisco Giants.
3. Hanson had a career record of 49-35 with an ERA of 3.80.
4. He was named to the All-Star team in 2011.
5. Hanson passed away at age 29 due to cocaine toxicity.
6. He was drafted by the Braves in the 22nd round of the 2005 MLB draft.
7. In his rookie season, he finished third in Rookie of the Year voting.
8. Hanson pitched for Team USA in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
9. His best season came in 2009 when he won 11 games with a 2.89 ERA.
10. Hanson’s last MLB appearance was on August 6, 2013 with the Angels.