Erik Hanson
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Erik Brian Hanson
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 6", Weight 210 lb.
- School Wake Forest University
- Debut September 5, 1988
- Final Game June 8, 1998
- Born May 18, 1965 in Kinnelon, NJ USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Erik Hanson was signed as a 2nd round pick in the 1986 amateur draft by the Seattle Mariners and scout S.E. "Rip" Tutor.
Hanson was the first righthander in Mariners' history to strike out 200 or more batters in a season (left-hander Mark Langston had reached that plateau before him).
He threw a fastball, curveball and change-up.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- AL All-Star (1995)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1990 & 1995)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1990, 1993 & 1996)
- 200 Strikeouts Seasons: 1 (1990)
