Luther Hackman Explained

Luther Hackman
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:10 October 1974
Birth Place:Columbus, Mississippi, U.S.
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 1
Debutyear:1999
Debutteam:Colorado Rockies
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 27
Finalyear:2003
Finalteam:San Diego Padres
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:9–10
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.09
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:128
Stat2league:KBO
Stat21label:Win–loss record
Stat21value:3–6
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:4.80
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:57
Stat3league:CPBL
Stat31label:Win–loss record
Stat31value:14–12
Stat32label:Earned run average
Stat32value:2.97
Stat33label:Strikeouts
Stat33value:160
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Awards:
  • 2x Taiwan Series champion (2008–2009)
  • Taiwan Series MVP (2009)

Luther Gean Hackman (born October 10, 1974) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres, in the KBO League for the Samsung Lions, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions.

Career

Hackman was selected by Colorado Rockies in 6th round (154th overall) of the 1994 Major League Baseball Draft. He has played at the major league level for the Colorado Rockies, St. Louis Cardinals, and San Diego Padres.

In 2007, Hackman played nearly all of the season with the Nashville Sounds, the Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. He was released from his contract on August 18, and then signed as a free agent by the Triple-A Oklahoma Redhawks on August 24.

In late October 2007, Hackman was given a 50-game suspension for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program by testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.[1]

He signed with Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions of the Taiwanese Chinese Professional Baseball League on July 1, 2008 and became a free agent at the end of the season. Then he joined with Olmecas de Tabasco of the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol in the beginning of 2009 until June 10, 2009.

After June 16, 2009, Hackman returned to the Uni-President 7-Eleven Lions wearing #00 and was named the Most Valuable Player in the 2009 Taiwan Series.

On August 14, 2010, Hackman was warned then later ejected by home plate umpire for repeatedly covering the pitching rubber with dirt.

Legal issues

On March 9, 2023, Hackman pled guilty and was convicted of money laundering and conspiring to distribute cocaine.[2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nbc5i.com/sports/14460923/detail.html "Hackman Banned For 50 Games."
  2. Web site: Former Major League Baseball Player and Co-Conspirator Convicted of Drug Conspiracy. 2023-04-08. justice.gov. 9 March 2023 . en.