Eric Hacker

Eric Lynn Hacker was born on March 26, 1983 in Duncanville, Texas.

The New York Yankees selected him in round 23 of the 2002 MLB Draft. He was often injured during his minor league career, pitching just 62 innings between 2004 and 2006. Hacker was added to the 40-man roster in 2008, but got designated for assignment in 2009 before ever earning a Major League call-up. The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed him off of waivers. He made his big league debut later that year, appearing in three games for the Pirates.

Hacker spent 2010 in the San Francisco Giants minor league system. The Minnesota Twins signed him to a minor league deal in 2011. He was called up in late April to work as a long reliever out of their bullpen. Hacker pitched two shutout innings during an 11-0 loss against the Baltimore Orioles on April 19th, facing just one over the minimum. He also tossed 3.1 shutout innings in an 8-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 27th. Hacker had to work around two hits and four walks in that outing.

Minnesota optioned Hacker to the minors after that game against Tampa Bay. He was removed from the 40-man roster in July, but remained in the Twins system after clearing waivers. Hacker became a free agent after the season.

The Giants brought Hacker back on another minor league deal in 2012. He was able to pitch in the Majors for them this time around, appearing in four games out of their bullpen. Hacker pitched in Korea from 2013 through 2018, spending most of that time with the NC Dinos. He was the KBO wins leader in 2015.

• 2015 KBO wins leader
• One of 13 pitchers in Twins history with a 0.00 ERA (minimum 0.1 IP)
  • As of 2025