Erik Hanson, baseball player, 1988-1998

Erik Hanson

Born: 5/18/1965 in Kinnelon, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-05 | Final Game: 1998-06-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Erik Brian Hanson

Biography

Erik Hanson was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1998. Born in 1965, Hanson showcased his skills on the mound during an era characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and offensive approaches. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 89 wins and 84 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 1,175 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher. Hanson's contributions to the game were recognized with one All-Star selection, highlighting his status among the top pitchers of his time. He played for several teams throughout his career, adapting to the changing landscape of baseball in the 1990s. While he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was pivotal in many games. Erik Hanson remains a notable figure in the history of baseball, remembered for his competitive spirit and solid contributions to his teams on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
89 84 245 238 26 5 0 1555.3 1604 717 139 504 1175 4.15 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 39 5 6 1 0 0 3 0 0 17 0.154 0.154 0.179 0.333 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1995 ALDS1 BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 8.0 4 4 4 5 4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1995 ALDS1 BOS 0 1 1 1 0 8.0 4 4 4 5 4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 245 238 136 163 14 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 245
Designated Hitter 1

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1995 Pitcher of the Month August

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 TOR AL $3,533,333
1997 TOR AL $3,533,333
1996 TOR AL $2,333,333
1995 BOS AL $1,500,000
1994 CIN NL $2,700,000
1993 SEA AL $1,250,000
1992 SEA AL $1,345,000
1991 SEA AL $400,000
1990 SEA AL $150,000
1989 SEA AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $16,812,999

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1984, 1985, 1986