Jack Hannahan
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2014)
Jack Hannahan was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014 for 5 teams, including the Detroit Tigers, a span of 9 seasons. In 614 career games, he hit .231 with 381 hits, 29 home runs, and 175 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-05-25
- Last Game
- 2014-09-27
Full name: John Joseph Hannahan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 614 | 1,650 | 167 | 381 | 93 | 5 | 29 | 175 | 6 | 193 | 440 | .231 | .314 | .346 | .660 | -2,441 |
Career AVG .231 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career OBP .314 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career OPS .660 vs. league average .736 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DET | AL | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | OAK | AL | 41 | 144 | 16 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 21 | 39 | .278 | .268 (+4%) | .335 (+10%) | .422 (avg) | .758 (+5%) | 150.4 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 143 | 436 | 48 | 95 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 47 | 2 | 55 | 131 | .218 | .263 (-17%) | .333 (-8%) | .416 (-18%) | .749 (-14%) | -969.8 |
| 2009 | OAK | AL | 52 | 119 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 36 | .193 | .262 (-26%) | .332 (-16%) | .417 (-28%) | .750 (-23%) | -446.4 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 51 | 148 | 15 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 35 | .230 | .262 (-12%) | .332 (-6%) | .417 (-18%) | .750 (-13%) | -446.4 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | 110 | 320 | 38 | 80 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 40 | 2 | 38 | 80 | .250 | .255 (-2%) | .320 (+3%) | .399 (-3%) | .719 (avg) | 50.5 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 105 | 287 | 23 | 70 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 27 | 63 | .244 | .254 (-4%) | .318 (-2%) | .405 (-16%) | .724 (-10%) | -400.5 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | 83 | 139 | 12 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 19 | 38 | .216 | .253 (-15%) | .317 (avg) | .396 (-27%) | .714 (-15%) | -283.9 |
| 2014 | CIN | NL | 26 | 48 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -247.8 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 614 | 1,650 | 167 | 381 | 93 | 5 | 29 | 175 | 6 | 193 | 440 | .231 | — | — | — | — | -2,594 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (614 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 318 | 878 | 95 | 219 | 18 | 104 | .249 |
| Away | 296 | 772 | 72 | 162 | 11 | 71 | .210 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-27 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-25 | CIN | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-24 | CIN | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-17 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-14 | CIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-12 | CIN | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014-09-07 | CIN | NYN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014-09-05 | CIN | NYN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-04 | CIN | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 62 | 33 | 308 | 22 | 4 | 32 |
| 2B | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 488 | 402 | 303 | 877 | 41 | 99 |
| SS | 9 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | DET | 1B | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | OAK | 3B | 41 | 40 | 19 | 78 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | OAK | 1B | 10 | 10 | 82 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | OAK | 3B | 126 | 106 | 70 | 218 | 9 | 24 |
| 2009 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | OAK | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | OAK | 3B | 51 | 34 | 35 | 89 | 4 | 10 |
| 2009 | SEA | 1B | 17 | 9 | 92 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | SEA | 3B | 33 | 32 | 18 | 60 | 3 | 11 |
| 2009 | SEA | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | CLE | 1B | 8 | 3 | 30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | CLE | 3B | 104 | 88 | 83 | 208 | 5 | 21 |
| 2012 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | CLE | 3B | 96 | 80 | 63 | 180 | 13 | 18 |
| 2012 | CLE | SS | 7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CIN | 1B | 10 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2013 | CIN | 2B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | CIN | 3B | 37 | 22 | 15 | 44 | 4 | 5 |
| 2014 | CIN | 1B | 13 | 8 | 58 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 62 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 488 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
Jack Hannahan's recorded salaries total $4,446,500 over 6 seasons, 2008 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hannahan's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, and 2009.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CIN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2013 | CIN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2012 | CLE | AL | $1,135,000 |
| 2011 | CLE | AL | $500,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $416,500 |
| 2008 | OAK | AL | $395,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $4,446,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | Minneapolis | MN | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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Jack Hannahan: the record in brief
May 25, 2006 and September 27, 2014 bracket Jack Hannahan's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Detroit Tigers (2006), the Oakland Athletics (2007 to 2009), the Seattle Mariners (2009), the Cleveland Indians (2011 through 2012), and the Cincinnati Reds (2013 through 2014). The bio lists Hannahan as a third baseman who threw right-handed and batted left-handed. Height and weight on file: 210 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. Hannahan was born on March 4, 1980, in St. Paul, MN, USA. The given name on file is John Joseph Hannahan.
The batting record for Hannahan: 614 games, 381 hits in 1,650 at bats, and a .231 average; the totals also include 29 home runs and 175 RBI. Hannahan's career OPS of .660 combines a .314 on-base mark with .346 slugging. Over the seasons Hannahan played, league hitters batted .260; the .231 career figure is 11.1% below that. By OPS the gap is 10.4% below league average (.660 against .736). 2008 produced Hannahan's most hits, 95 of them for the Oakland Athletics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jack Hannahan
- What years did Jack Hannahan play?
- Jack Hannahan played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2014.
- Was Jack Hannahan a pitcher?
- No. Jack Hannahan was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Jack Hannahan hit?
- Jack Hannahan hit 29 career home runs with 381 hits.
- What teams did Jack Hannahan play for?
- Jack Hannahan played for 5 teams: the Detroit Tigers (2006), the Oakland Athletics (2007–2009), the Seattle Mariners (2009), the Cleveland Indians (2011–2012), and the Cincinnati Reds (2013–2014).
- What were Jack Hannahan's career stats?
- In 614 games, Jack Hannahan had 381 hits, 29 home runs, 175 RBI, 167 runs, and 6 stolen bases, with a .231 batting average.
- How much did Jack Hannahan earn in his career?
- Jack Hannahan's recorded salaries total $4,446,500 over 6 seasons, 2008 to 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hannahan's career ran from 2006 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2006, 2007, and 2009.
- What was Jack Hannahan's salary?
- Jack Hannahan's last recorded salary was $1,000,000, in 2014. His highest recorded salary was $1,135,000, in 2012, and his lowest was $395,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2014.
- What position did Jack Hannahan play?
- Jack Hannahan played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jack Hannahan and how much did he weigh?
- Jack Hannahan was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jack Hannahan hit each season?
- Jack Hannahan's home runs by season: 0 in 2006, 3 in 2007, 9 in 2008, 4 in 2009, 8 in 2011, 4 in 2012, 1 in 2013, and 0 in 2014. His most in one season was 9, in 2008.
- What was Jack Hannahan's career batting average?
- Jack Hannahan batted .231 over his career, with 381 hits in 1,650 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jack Hannahan have?
- Jack Hannahan drove in 175 runs in his career.
- Is Jack Hannahan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jack Hannahan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.