History of Emerson Hancock in Timeline

Emerson Hancock is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Seattle Mariners in MLB. He was drafted sixth overall by the Mariners in the 2020 MLB draft after playing college baseball at the University of Georgia. Hancock made his debut in Major League Baseball in 2023.

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May 31, 1999: Emerson Hancock Born

On May 31, 1999, Emerson Christian Hancock was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.

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2017: Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks

In 2017, Emerson Hancock was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 38th round of the Major League Baseball draft but did not sign with the team.

2018: Freshman Year at Georgia

In 2018, as a freshman at Georgia, Emerson Hancock started 15 games, achieving a 6-4 record with a 5.10 ERA and 75 strikeouts.

2019: Sophomore Year at Georgia

In 2019, during his sophomore year, Emerson Hancock went 8-3 in 14 starts with a 1.99 ERA and 97 strikeouts and was named a second-team All-American.

June 25, 2020: Signs with the Seattle Mariners

On June 25, 2020, Emerson Hancock signed with the Seattle Mariners, receiving a $5.7 million signing bonus.

2020: Drafted by Seattle Mariners

In 2020, Emerson Hancock was selected sixth overall by the Seattle Mariners in the MLB draft.

2020: Season Cancellation and Award

In 2020, Emerson Hancock went 2-0 in four starts before the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he then received the Vince Dooley Athlete Of The Year award.

2021: Professional Debut and Injury

In 2021, Emerson Hancock made his professional debut with the High-A West Everett AquaSox and was selected for the All-Star Futures Game, but a shoulder injury kept him out. He was later promoted to the Double-A Arkansas Travelers. His season ended early due to another shoulder injury.

August 9, 2023: MLB Debut with the Mariners

On August 9, 2023, Emerson Hancock's contract was selected by the Mariners, and he was promoted to the major leagues, making his debut that night against the San Diego Padres.

November 18, 2023: Marriage to Haylie

On November 18, 2023, Emerson Hancock and his wife, Haylie, were married.

2023: MLB Debut

In 2023, Emerson Hancock made his Major League Baseball debut for the Seattle Mariners.

2023: Returns to Arkansas Travelers

In 2023, Emerson Hancock returned to the Arkansas Travelers, making 20 starts and posting an 11–5 record with a 4.32 ERA before being promoted to the major leagues.