Luther Hackman
Born: 10/10/1974 in Columbus, MS, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-09-01 | Final Game: 2003-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Luther Gean Hackman
Biography
Luther Hackman was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1999 to 2003. Born in 1974, Hackman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by high offensive output and evolving pitching strategies. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, compiling a record of 9 wins and 10 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 128 strikeouts, along with 1 save.
Hackman's playing style reflected the challenges faced by pitchers during the early 2000s, an era influenced by both the emergence of power hitters and the complexities of bullpen usage. While his overall statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his time, he contributed to his teams with a steady presence on the mound. After retiring from professional baseball on September 27, 2003, Hackman left behind a legacy as a dedicated player who navigated the competitive landscape of major league baseball during a dynamic period in the sport's history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 149 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 212.0 | 226 | 120 | 26 | 105 | 128 | 5.09 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 26 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 10.69 | -1399.8 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 10.12 | - |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 35.7 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 24 | 4.29 | - |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 5 | 4 | 43 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.0 | 90 | 37 | 39 | 46 | 4.11 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 2 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.7 | 78 | 44 | 36 | 48 | 5.17 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.083 | 0.120 | 0.083 | 0.203 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | NL | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | STL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | STL | NL | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | STL | NL | 43 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 149 | 9 | 11 | 32 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | COL | P | 5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | SLN | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | SLN | P | 43 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 65 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 149 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $345,000 |
| 2002 | SLN | NL | $245,000 |
| 2001 | SLN | NL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $790,000 | ||