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Former San Francisco Giants Pitcher Eric Hacker To Play In Korea

Bryan Rosa — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:05:57 +0000

Earlier this offseason, the San Francisco Giants re-signed pitcher Eric Hacker to a minor league contract – but it appears the oft traveled arm will be taking his talents to Korea.

Hacker wasn’t assured of a roster spot and would’ve most likely spent the vast majority of his season at Fresno, so rather than spend another season in the minors, Hacker agreed to a deal with the NC Dinos of the Korean Baseball Organization.

Eric pitched in four games for the Giants last season, picking up a loss in his 9.2 innings of work, but should get himself a dandy of a prize for those few short innings – a World Series ring.

San Francisco Giants Re-Sign Pitcher Eric Hacker

Bryan Rosa — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:44:52 +0000

Much like the addition of Fabio Castillo, the Giants continue to bulk up their minor league pitching staffs and this time re-signed Eric Hacker, who earlier this offseason opted for free agency after the Giants waived him.

Hacker appeared in four games for the Giants this season, tossing 9.2 inning en route to a 5.59 ERA, thanks to a couple rough bullpen outings against the San Diego Padres. Hacker’s lone start of the season also came against the Padres at AT&T Park where he gave up three earned runs in six innings of work, striking out seven in the process.

The minor league deal is expected to include a Spring Training invite for the soon to be 30 year old arm.