Dustin Hermanson

Dustin Hermanson
Pitcher
Born: December 21, 1972 (1972-12-21) Springfield, Ohio
Batted: Right	Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 8, 1995 for the San Diego Padres
Last MLB appearance
September 24, 2006 for the Chicago White Sox
Career statistics
Win–loss record	73–78
Earned run average	4.21
Strikeouts	874
Teams
San Diego Padres (1995–1996) Montreal Expos (1997–2000) St. Louis Cardinals (2001) Boston Red Sox (2002) St. Louis Cardinals (2003) San Francisco Giants (2003–2004) Chicago White Sox (2005–2006)
Career highlights and awards
World Series champion (2005)

Dustin Michael Hermanson (born December 21, 1972) is an American former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball.

After being selected in the 1st round of the 1994 amateur draft by, and playing for, the San Diego Padres, he bounced around the majors, playing for the Montreal Expos, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants, and Chicago White Sox. He served as the closer for the White Sox during most of their 2005 championship season, saving 34 games before losing his job to rookie Bobby Jenks in late September when he injured his back. Hermanson had a 2.04 ERA at the time of his injury.

He was born on the same date as LaTroy Hawkins, who currently plays for the Milwaukee Brewers.

On October 30, 2006, the White Sox declined a 2007 option for $3.65 million on Hermanson. He received a $500,000 payout.

He signed a minor league deal with a spring training invitation with the Reds on March 1, 2007, but was released on April 1.

See also

• List of Major League Baseball all-time saves leaders

External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference