Jesse Hahn

Not to be confused with Jess Hahn.

Jesse Allen Hahn (born July 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics, and Kansas City Royals. The Tampa Bay Rays selected Hahn in the sixth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.

Jesse Hahn
Jesse Hahn with the Oakland Athletics in 2015
Seattle Mariners – No. 49
Pitcher
Born: (1989-07-30) July 30, 1989 (age 35) Norwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 3, 2014, for the San Diego Padres
MLB statistics (through 2021 season)
Win–loss record	19–21
Earned run average	4.22
Strikeouts	241
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
San Diego Padres (2014) Oakland Athletics (2015–2017) Kansas City Royals (2019–2021)

Career

Amateur career

Hahn attended Fitch Senior High School in Groton, Connecticut. He pitched for the school's baseball team as a teammate of Matt Harvey.^[1] Hahn then attended Virginia Tech, and played college baseball for the Virginia Tech Hokies. In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Chatham Anglers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.^[2][3] He injured the elbow of his throwing arm in 2010, and underwent Tommy John surgery.^[4]

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Hahn in the sixth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.^[5] He signed with the Rays, for a $525,000 signing bonus.^[6] He did not make his professional debut until 2012 due to his recovery from Tommy John surgery.^[7][8] He was added to the Rays 40-man roster on November 20, 2013.^[9]

San Diego Padres

On January 22, 2014, the Rays traded Hahn and Alex Torres to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Logan Forsythe, Brad Boxberger, Matt Lollis, Matt Andriese, and Maxx Tissenbaum.^[10] Hahn was brought up from the Double-A San Antonio Missions, and made his major league debut with the Padres on June 3, 2014.^[11][12] He was optioned back to San Antonio the next day.^[13] He was called back up and ended the season with a 7-4 record with a 3.07 ERA in 12 starts.

Oakland Athletics

On December 18, 2014, the Padres traded Hahn and R. J. Alvarez to the Oakland Athletics for Derek Norris and Seth Streich.^[14] In 2015 he was 6-6 with a 3.35 ERA, and led the major leagues in runners reaching base due to errors, with 14.^[15] In his 3 seasons with the A's, Hahn battled numerous injuries and inconsistency, appearing in only 38 starts.

Kansas City Royals

On January 29, 2018, the Athletics traded Hahn and Heath Fillmyer to the Kansas City Royals for Brandon Moss and Ryan Buchter.^[16] After experiencing some discomfort in his UCL during the beginning of spring training, the Royals placed Hahn on the 60 day disabled list to begin the season. He ended up missing the entire 2018 season. The following season, Hahn spent the majority of the season rehabbing and in the minors, appearing in only 6 games for Kansas City. Hahn was non-tendered on December 2, 2019, and became a free agent.^[17] Hahn re-signed with the Royals on a one-year contract on December 13, 2019.^[18]

With the 2020 Kansas City Royals, Hahn appeared in 18 games, compiling a 1-0 record with a stellar 0.52 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 17.1 innings pitched.^[19]

On May 22, 2021, Hahn was placed on the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.^[20] He became a free agent after the 2021 season.

Los Angeles Dodgers

After not having pitched at any level since 2021 due to injury, Hahn signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 17, 2024.^[21] He was assigned to the Triple–A Oklahoma City Baseball Club to start the season,^[22] and pitched 41+2⁄3 innings over 35 games, compiling a 4–1 record and 4.75 ERA with 45 strikeouts.^[23] Hahn was released by the Dodgers organization on August 29.^[24]

Seattle Mariners

On September 4, 2024, Hahn signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.^[25] In 8 games for the Triple–A Tacoma Rainiers, he posted a 3.12 ERA with 10 strikeouts across 8+2⁄3 innings pitched. Hahn elected free agency following the season on November 4.^[26]

On November 18, 2024, Hahn re-signed with the Mariners on a new minor league contract.^[27]

Personal life

Hahn's older sister, Melissa, has cerebral palsy.^[28]

References

1. "Jesse Hahn, Like Fitch Teammate Matt Harvey, Finds MLB Success - Hartford Courant". Archived from the original on February 4, 2019. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
2. "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
3. "2009 Chatham As". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
4. Padres acquire pitchers Alex Torres, Jesse Hahn in trade with Rays | MLB.com
5. "Baseball: Fitch graduate drafted by Tampa Bay Rays". Norwichbulletin.com. June 8, 2010. Archived from the original on September 17, 2013. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
6. Rays prospect Hahn puts arm injury behind
7. "Same old Jesse Hahn, finally back on the hill". Theday.com. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
8. Putnam, Bob (June 14, 2013). "Rays prospect Hahn puts arm injury behind". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 14, 2013.
9. "Padres make several roster moves to set winter 40-man roster". San Diego Padres. November 20, 2013. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved December 16, 2013.
10. "Rays acquire Forsythe in seven-player deal with Padres | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. January 22, 2014. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2014.
11. Berman, Mark (June 3, 2014). "Former Hokies pitcher Jesse Hahn set to start for Padres". The Roanoke Times. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
12. Cates, Justion (June 4, 2014). "Hokies Baseball: Jesse Hahn Roughed Up In MLB Debut". Retrieved June 4, 2014.
13. "Padres recall Peterson, option Hahn". ESPN.com. Associated Press. June 4, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
14. "Padres trade Jesse Hahn, R.J. Alvarez to A's for Derek Norris - UTSanDiego.com". U-T San Diego. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
15. 2015 Major League Baseball Baserunning/Situ | Baseball-Reference.com
16. Lee, Jane (January 29, 2018). "A's add Moss, lefty Buchter in deal with Royals". mlb.com. Retrieved January 30, 2018.
17. "Royals part ways with four players ahead of non-tender deadline". Fox Sports Kansas City. December 2, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2019.
18. Jeffrey Flanagan (December 13, 2019). "Royals re-sign Hahn to boost bullpen". MLB.com. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
19. "Jesse Hahn Stats, Fantasy & News".
20. "Major League Baseball Transactions".
21. McDonald, Darragh (January 17, 2024). "Dodgers Sign Jesse Hahn, Stephen Gonsalves To Minor League Deals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
22. Stephen, Eric (March 29, 2024). "Dodgers Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City sets preliminary roster for 2024". SB Nation. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
23. "Jesse Hahn minor league statistics". Baseball Reference. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
24. Stephen, Eric (August 30, 2024). "Dodgers minors: Andy Pages, Sean McLain, Emil Morales, Hyun-Seok Jang". SB Nation. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
25. "Mariners Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. September 2024. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
26. Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
27. Franco, Anthony (November 20, 2024). "Mariners Sign Jesse Hahn To Minor League Contract". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
28. A’s Jesse Hahn inspired by sister at home - SFGate

External links

• Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
• Virginia Tech Hokies bio