Tommy Hanson, Ex-Braves Pitcher, Dies At 29 After Slipping Into Coma

Major League Baseball is mourning the death of former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson.

Hanson, who suffered catastrophic organ failure, went into a coma and was transferred to an Atlanta hospital, Zach Klein of WBS-TV reported, via a source. Hanson died Monday at the hospital.

Hanson amassed a 49-35 record, a 3.80 ERA and 648 strikeouts in his five-year major league career. He finished third in the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year voting, his first of four seasons with the Braves. The right-hander last pitched in the majors in 2013 for the Los Angeles Angels.

Many players, including Braves shortstop Andrelton Simmons, took to Twitter to share their thoughts and prayers.

Very sad to hear about Tommy Hanson. Wish his family and close friends a lot of strength. He was a really nice dude. :/

— Andrelton Simmons (@Andrelton) November 10, 2015