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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.7 | 35 | 15 | 12 | 36 | 3.24 | 534.4 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 9 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 113.3 | 103 | 40 | 32 | 75 | 3.18 | 1416.8 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 18 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 236.0 | 205 | 85 | 68 | 211 | 3.24 | 6959.9 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 8 | 8 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 174.7 | 182 | 74 | 56 | 143 | 3.81 | 2288.4 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 8 | 17 | 31 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 186.7 | 209 | 100 | 57 | 112 | 4.82 | 769.2 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 30 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 215.0 | 215 | 83 | 60 | 163 | 3.47 | 4398.5 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 5 | 5 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122.7 | 137 | 56 | 23 | 101 | 4.11 | 4187.0 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 15 | 5 | 29 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 186.7 | 187 | 88 | 59 | 139 | 4.24 | 3338.2 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 13 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 214.7 | 243 | 129 | 102 | 156 | 5.41 | -757.5 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 7.80 | -45.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 73 | 34 | 29 | 21 | 6.24 | -2895.6 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | SEA | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 33 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CIN | NL | 22 | 39 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | BOS | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | TOR | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TOR | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | SEA | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 | SEA | P | 17 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | P | 33 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | SEA | P | 27 | 27 | 14 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | P | 31 | 30 | 14 | 23 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | SEA | P | 31 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 3 | 3 |
| 1994 | CIN | P | 22 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | BOS | P | 29 | 29 | 17 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | TOR | P | 35 | 35 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | TOR | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | TOR | P | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
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 |