The Book on Tommy Hanson

Graduated Prospect Info

Now that he's no longer rookie-eligible, The Book is closed on Tommy Hanson as a prospect. This page remains as a historical record of his time in our prospect list.

Last bio and ranking update: 12/15/2008.

ATLTommy Hanson
Born 8/28/1986
RHP, ATL

In a year split between A seasons at Rome and Myrtle Beach, Hanson zoomed up the Braves prospect chart by posting some pretty eye-popping numbers. The power righthander, already boasting a mid-90's fastball with movement, has refined his command to the point that he can place it anywhere, anytime, and this helped him go 8-4 in 18 starts for AA Mississippi last year. He mixes in a hard slider and a great curve, and his changeup is getting close to ready. He struck out 114 in only 98 innings, enough to raise eyebrows, though the 41 walks is a bit worrisome, as is his habit of leaving pitches up in the zone. So far, his stuff has been good enough to let him get away with that.

He's likely to start 2009 back in AA. Concerns about the violent recoil on his delivery might inspire Atlanta to be gentle with him, but if his workload stays manageable, he could be tested in Atlanta by the end of the year.

Player Updates and Notes

On the same day the Braves released Tom Glavine, Tommy Hanson has been promoted to the majors and will enter the rotation immediately, according the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Hanson's first MLB start will come Saturday against Milwaukee. His promotion leaves Chris Tillman, Madison Bumgarner and Wade Davis as the best pitching prospects still in the minors.

6/3/2009 by BallGrrrl

Tommy Hanson was named the AFL's MVP for 2008, the first time the award has ever gone to a pitcher.

12/9/2008 by DataBoy

Pitching in AA Mississippi, Hanson threw a complete game no-hitter last night. He's quickly moving up the charts in Atlanta.

6/25/2008 by KDaddy

 

 

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