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Eric Hanhold
Hanhold with the New York Mets in 2019
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1993-11-01) November 1, 1993 (age 30)
Bartlett, Tennessee, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 2018, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average7.11
Strikeouts8
Teams

Eric Dru Hanhold (born November 1, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles.

Amateur career

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Hanhold attended East Lake High School in Tarpon Springs, Florida.[1] He committed to play college baseball at the University of Florida before his senior season.[2] As a senior, he was 7–3 with a 1.14 ERA.[3] He was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 40th round of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft,[4] but did not sign and instead enrolled at the University of Florida, where he majored in criminology. In 2014, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5]

Professional career

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Milwaukee Brewers

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As a junior at Florida, Hanhold was 1–0 with a 4.26 ERA in 25+1⁄3innings pitched, making four starts and ten relief appearances.[6] After his junior year, he was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the sixth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft,[7] and he signed for $250,000.[8]

After signing, Hanhold made his professional debut with the Arizona League Brewers, and after one game, he was promoted to the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers where he finished the season with an 0–4 record and a 7.60 ERA in ten games (seven starts). In 2016, he played for the Brevard County Manatees where he was 2–12 with a 4.81 ERA in 19 starts, and in 2017, he pitched with the Carolina Mudcats, posting an 8–3 record and a 3.94 ERA in 64 innings pitched, mainly in relief.[9]

New York Mets

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On September 12, 2017, Hanhold was traded to the New York Mets as the player to be named later in the Neil Walker trade that took place in August.[10] He began 2018 with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and after posting a 3–1 record and a 2.84 ERA in 17 relief appearances he was promoted to the Las Vegas 51s.[11]

Hanhold was promoted to the Major Leagues on September 1, 2018.[12] He made his Major League debut on September 4 at Dodger Stadium against the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching 1+1⁄3 innings scoreless innings of relief, allowing one hit, one walk, and a hit by pitch, as well as recording one strikeout. [13]

Baltimore Orioles

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On September 16, 2019, Hanhold was claimed off waivers by the Baltimore Orioles. Hanhold was designated for assignment on January 7, 2020, and outrighted on January 13. On September 12, 2021, the Orioles selected his contract from the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[14] Hanhold made 10 appearances for the Orioles, posting a 6.97 ERA with 6 strikeouts.

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On November 3, 2021, Hanhold was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.[15] On March 18, 2022, Hanhold was designated for assignment by the Pirates.[16] On March 21, Hanhold cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians.[17]

He elected free agency on October 6, 2022.

San Diego Padres

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On December 15, 2022, Hanhold signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He spent the 2023 season with the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, making 50 relief outings and struggling to an 8.44 ERA with 61 strikeouts across 53+1⁄3 innings pitched. Hanhold elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2023.[18]

Lake Country DockHounds

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On May 27, 2024, Hanhold signed with the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[19] He made 8 appearances out of the bullpen, registering a 2.70 ERA with 7 strikeouts over 6+2⁄3 innings. On June 26, Hanhold was released by the DockHounds.

References

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  1. ^ "East Lake sophomore solidifies pitching staff". The Suncoast News. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  2. ^ "East Lake's Eric Hanhold commits to the Florida Gators". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on June 26, 2018. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  3. ^ "Orioles select River Ridge star". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "Brewers (finally) send Mets prospect for Neil Walker 4 things to know about Eric Hanhold". nj.com. September 13, 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  5. ^ "#41 Eric Hanhold - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  6. ^ "Brewers: Draft heavy on arms, hard-to-sign players". Dairyland Express. June 11, 2015. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  7. ^ "Pitchers Bobby Poyner, Aaron Rhodes among eight Gators selected in the MLB Draft". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  8. ^ "Brewers sign 6th-round Draft pick Hanhold". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  9. ^ "Eric Hanhold Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  10. ^ "Brewers send pitcher to Mets to finish Walker deal". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2018.
  11. ^ "Roster Moves: Peterson, Copeland to Big Leagues, Conlon DFA, Hanhold Vegas Bound | MetsMinors.net". metsminors.net. May 30, 2018. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  12. ^ "Peterson, Hanhold will be Mets' first September call-ups". Newsday. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  13. ^ "Hanhold Shakes Off Nerves To Impress in MLB Debut | Mets Merized Online". metsmerizedonline.com. September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  14. ^ "Eric Hanhold Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  15. ^ Polishuk, Mark (November 3, 2021). "Pirates Claim Eric Hanhold From Orioles". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 3, 2021.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (March 18, 2022). "Pirates Designate Eric Hanhold For Assignment". MLBTradeRumors.com. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  17. ^ "Pirates' Eric Hanhold: Passes through waivers". cbssports.com. March 21, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  18. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  19. ^ "2024 Transactions". aabaseball.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
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