Jack Hannahan

Jack Hannahan
Hannahan with the Cleveland Indians
Third baseman
Born: (1980-03-04) March 4, 1980
St. Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: May 25, 2006, for the Detroit Tigers
KBO: May 7, 2015, for the LG Twins
Last appearance
MLB: September 27, 2014, for the Cincinnati Reds
KBO: June 13, 2015, for the LG Twins
MLB statistics
Batting average.231
Home runs29
Runs batted in175
KBO statistics
Batting average.327
Home runs4
Runs batted in22
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

John Joseph Hannahan IV (born March 4, 1980) is an American former professional baseball utility player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds and in the KBO League for the LG Twins.

Amateur career

Hannahan attended Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He played football as a defensive back and earned All-Conference honors in basketball.[1][2] He was the Gatorade Player of the Year for baseball in Minnesota in 1998.[3] He attended the University of Minnesota, where he played college baseball for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. As a freshman, he hit .360 with 28 runs, nine doubles, four home runs and 30 RBIs in 1999. That summer, Hannahan played for the Mankato Mashers of the Northwoods League, a collegiate summer league.[4][5]

In 2000, Hannahan batted .327 with 46 runs, 18 doubles, four triples, eight home runs, 43 RBIs and nine stolen bases during his sophomore season. He was named Big Ten Player of the Year, First-Team All-Big Ten, and a third-time All-American by Collegiate Baseball during his junior season after hitting .372 with 65 runs, 20 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs, 63 RBIs and 16 stolen bases. He led the Big Ten in runs, home runs and RBIs.[6][7]

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers selected Hannahan in the third round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. Hannahan made his major league debut on May 26, 2006, playing first base. He went 0-for-9 with the Tigers in 2006.[8] He began the 2007 season with the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. He hit .295 with 13 home runs. He finished second in the International League with 76 walks.[9]

Oakland Athletics

On August 13, 2007, he was traded to the Oakland Athletics for outfielder Jason Perry.[10] The Athletics added Hannahan to their roster, filling in at third base as Eric Chavez went on the disabled list. On August 15, Hannahan got his first major league hit, a double, off Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox. On August 20, against the Toronto Blue Jays, Hannahan hit his first career home run. Hannahan started 40 of the Athletics' final 43 games at third base.[8][11][12]

Hannahan batting with the Oakland Athletics in 2008

In 2008, Hannahan was on the major league roster the entire season, serving as the primary third baseman while Eric Chavez was on the disabled list most of the year. Following the 2009 spring training camp, he was sent to the Sacramento River Cats.[13]

Seattle Mariners

Hannahan was traded to the Seattle Mariners for pitcher Justin Souza on July 11, 2009.[14][15]

With the Mariners holding an 11–5 lead over the Kansas City Royals on August 6, Seattle manager Don Wakamatsu substituted Hannahan for shortstop Jack Wilson, who was experiencing minor discomfort in his right triceps area. This marked the first time Hannahan played shortstop at the major league level.[16]

He was briefly the starting third baseman for the Mariners after Adrián Beltré was put on the disabled list.[17] Hannahan finished the season with a combined .213 batting average between the A's and the Mariners with 14 doubles, two triples, four home runs and 19 RBIs in 103 games.

Hannahan begain the 2010 season on the disabled list with a strained groin. On May 28, he was designated for assignment by Seattle. He accepted an outright assignment to the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers.[18]

Boston Red Sox

On July 22, 2010, Hannahan was traded to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations or a player to be named later. He was assigned to Triple-A Pawtucket.[19][20] He did not appear in the majors in 2010.[8]

Cleveland Indians

On December 3, 2010, Hannahan signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians with an invitation to major league spring training. He earned a spot with the Indians after spring training. He led American League third basemen in fielding percentage, not committing an error in his final 37 games of the season. On August 31, he hit two home runs and drove in the winning run in the 16th inning. He returned to Cleveland in 2012.[21][22]

Cincinnati Reds

On December 13, 2012, Hannahan signed a two-year, $4 million contract with a club option for 2015 with the Cincinnati Reds and was expected to provide depth throughout the infield, specifically at third base. Initially reported as a one-year deal, he earned $1 million in each of his guaranteed seasons, and his option was worth $4 million with a $2 million buyout.[23][21]

LG Twins

On December 23, 2014, Hannahan signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the LG Twins of the KBO League.[24] In 32 games for the Twins in 2015, he batted .327/.400/.523 with four home runs and 22 RBI. On July 16, Hannahan was released from the Twins due to injuries, and Luis Jiménez was signed to replace him.[25] On July 18, Hannahan held a press conference to announce his retirement from professional baseball.

References

  1. ^ Fermoyle, Mike (August 29, 1997). "Bricks in the Wall". St. Paul Pioneer Press.
  2. ^ Augustoviz, Roman (March 26, 1998). "Metro high school all-conference teams". Star Tribune. Minneapolis.
  3. ^ "Jack Hannahan Gatorade 1997 - 1998: Player of the Year Baseball - Minnesota". Gatorade. Archived from the original on June 16, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  4. ^ Wetmore, Derek (April 26, 2011). "The Transition: Jack Hannahan". The Minnesota Daily. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
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  7. ^ "Hannahan Named Third Team All-American By Collegiate Baseball". University of Minnesota Athletics. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
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  14. ^ "A's trade Jack Hannahan to Seattle for Justin Souza". MLB.com. July 11, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  15. ^ Baker, Geoff (July 12, 2009). "Mariners send Brandon Morrow to Tacoma, acquire Jack Hannahan from Oakland". The Seattle Times. Archived from the original on July 15, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  16. ^ Street, Jim (August 6, 2009). "Hannahan gets a look at shortstop". MLB.com. Archived from the original on August 8, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2010.
  17. ^ "In brief: Beltre back with Mariners". Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. August 4, 2009.
  18. ^ "Mariners outright Hannahan to triple-A". Sportsnet. Associated Press. June 1, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  19. ^ "Shooter Now: Ex-Gopher Jack Hannahan traded to Boston Red Sox". Twin Cities. July 22, 2010. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  20. ^ Polishuk, Mark (July 22, 2010). "Red Sox Acquire Jack Hannahan". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
  21. ^ a b Cincinnati Reds 2013 Media Guide. 2013. pp. 103, 104.
  22. ^ Ingraham, Jim (August 31, 2011). "Sweet 16: Hanahan wins it in extras". Morning Journal. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
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  24. ^ "SKorean team signs former MLB infielder Hannahan". ESPN.com. Associated Press. December 24, 2014. Retrieved December 24, 2014.
  25. ^ Todd, Jeff (June 17, 2015). "Minor Moves: Chris Nelson, Jack Hannahan". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
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