Devern Hansack
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Devern M. Hansack (born February 5, 1978 in Pearl Lagoon, Nicaragua) is a pitcher who currently plays in the Boston Red Sox organization. He bats and throws right-handed.
He made his Major League debut against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 23rd, 2006, pitching 5.1 innings and allowing 3 runs while recording 2 strikeouts.
In his next appearance on October 1, 2006, Hansack pitched a no-hitter for five innings before the remainder of the game was rained out. Because of a change in the rules in 1991, Hansack does not get credit for an official no-hitter, but he does get credit for both a complete game and a shutout. Hansack faced the minimum fifteen batters, walking only Fernando Tatis, who was then retired in a double play.
[edit] Career highlights
- 2006 Eastern League Champion with the Portland Sea Dogs (AA - Boston)
- 2006 Eastern League Championship MVP
- 2006 Portland Sea Dogs Pitcher of the Year