Joel Hanrahan
Joel Hanrahan | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. | October 6, 1981|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
July 28, 2007, for the Washington Nationals | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 6, 2013, for the Boston Red Sox | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 22–18 |
Earned run average | 3.85 |
Strikeouts | 441 |
Saves | 100 |
Teams | |
Career highlights and awards | |
Joel Ryan Hanrahan (born October 6, 1981)[1] is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher. Hanrahan was originally a starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB) before moving to the closer role for the Nationals, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Boston Red Sox.
Early years
Hanrahan was born in
Professional career
Los Angeles Dodgers
In the
Washington Nationals
On November 6, 2006, the
, starting 17 games, going 5–4 with a 3.70 ERA.The Nationals, their starting pitching decimated by injuries, purchased Hanrahan's contract in late July, and on July 28, 2007, Hanrahan made his Major League debut against the New York Mets. In that game, he gave up three runs in six innings, striking out seven, and hitting a triple in his first at-bat. He did not receive a decision, but the Nationals defeated the Mets 6–5.
One week later on August 4, 2007, Hanrahan got his first big league victory over the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing one run and six hits in 52⁄3 innings, and helping his cause by hitting a two-run double. In late 2008, after the trades of Jon Rauch and Luis Ayala, Hanrahan was named the closer.[4] He finished the season with nine saves as well as striking out 93 batters in 841⁄3 innings pitched.
He competed on Team USA for the
On June 30, 2009 the Nationals traded Hanrahan and Lastings Milledge to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Nyjer Morgan and Sean Burnett.[6]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On July 9, 2009, Hanrahan earned a win for the Nationals while on the Pirates roster when Washington beat the Houston Astros in the bottom of the 11th inning in the completion of a game from May 5 because he was the pitcher of record, recording the final out for the Nats in the top of the 11th.[7]
In 2010, Hanrahan struck out 100 batters in 692⁄3 innings and became the Pirates closer at the end of the season.
On February 16, 2011, Pirates manager
Hanrahan was named to the All-Star game in 2011, garnered a career high 40 saves in one season, and finished the year with a 1.83 ERA.[9]
On January 16, 2012, Hanrahan agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million deal that included incentives with the Pirates to avoid arbitration.
Boston Red Sox
On December 26, 2012, Hanrahan was traded to the
Detroit Tigers
On May 2, 2014, Hanrahan signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.[16] He never played a game for the Tigers in 2014 due to his recovery from Tommy John surgery and on October 31, 2014, Hanrahan became a free agent.[17] On November 14, 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[18][19] On March 4, 2015, Hanrahan was released by the Tigers after being diagnosed with a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, requiring him to undergo another Tommy John surgery.[20]
Hanrahan officially announced his retirement from playing baseball on November 15, 2016.[21]
Coaching career
On February 22, 2017, it was announced that Hanrahan would be the assistant pitching coach to the Class A
Scouting report
Hanrahan threw two pitches exclusively: a very quick
Hanrahan's pitching style changed dramatically following the transition to the bullpen. In 2007, his velocity was about five miles per hour lower across the board. He also made frequent use of a changeup in the low 80s against left-handed hitters. His fastball speed grew considerably in 2008, and by 2010, he stopped throwing the changeup altogether.[25]
References
- ^ a b "Joel Hanrahan". Espn.Go.com. Retrieved December 25, 2012.
- ^ a b Logue, Andrew (July 9, 2012). "Joel Hanrahan looks and pitches like an all-star". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved July 9, 2012.[dead link]
- ^ "2000 Major League Baseball Draft Round 2". Sports Illustrated. June 6, 2000. Retrieved May 4, 2014.
- ^ Osterman, Zachary (August 3, 2008). "Hanrahan's first save ends as imagined". MLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
- ^ Ladson, Bill (March 2, 2009). "Hanrahan decides to head to Classic". MLB.com. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
- ^ "Pirates and Nationals make four player trade". June 30, 2009.
- ^ Ladson, Bill (July 9, 2009). "Hanrahan earns victory on day off".
- ^ "Joel Hanrahan named winner of the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award for June". MLB.com (Press release). July 5, 2011. Retrieved July 6, 2011.
- ^ Myers, Laura (July 3, 2011). "Perfect Hanrahan earns first All-Star nod". MLB.com (Press release).
- ^ "Joel Hanrahan agrees with Pirates". AP via ESPN.com. January 17, 2012. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ Sanserino, Michael (July 1, 2012). "McCutchen, Hanrahan to represent Pirates in All-Star game". Post-Gazette.com. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
- ^ "Red Sox Acquire Joel Hanrahan From Pirates". December 26, 2012.
- ^ Toman, Chris (May 3, 2013). "Carry on: Sox first in Majors to 20 victories". MLB. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ^ "Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan might require surgery". Associated Press. May 9, 2013. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
- ^ Edes, Gordon (May 17, 2013). "Joel Hanrahan has Tommy John". ESPN. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
- ^ "Hanrahan signs one-year deal with Tigers". MLB.com. May 2, 2014. Retrieved May 2, 2014.
- ^ "Tigers make flurry of roster moves on Friday afternoon". Freep.com. November 2, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
- ^ "Tigers bring Hanrahan back on minor league deal". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 14, 2014. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (November 14, 2014). "Tigers bring back Hanrahan with Minor League deal". MLB.com. Retrieved November 15, 2014.
- ^ Beck, Jason (March 4, 2015). "Hanrahan to undergo second Tommy John surgery". MLB.com. Archived from the original on March 6, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2015.
- ^ "Iowan Joel Hanrahan retires from baseball". The Des Moines Register.
- ^ "Pirates announce 2018 Minor League staffs". MLB.com.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates News: Joel Hanrahan Leaves the Organization". December 16, 2021.
- ^ "FredNats Announce 2022 Coaching Staff Led By Manager Jake Lowery".
- ^ "PITCHf/x Player Card: Joel Hanrahan". BrooksBaseball.net. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- Joel Hanrahan on Twitter