Pack Break: 2009 Topps Updates & Highlights
Written by Steve on January 16th, 2010
2009 Topps Updates & Highlights:
- #UH67 Brandon McCarthy
- #UH208 Chad Gaudin
- #UH13 Scott Hairston
- #UH71 Chase Utley (All-Star)
- #UH274 Joe Mauer (Home Run Derby)
- Turkey Red #TR128 Tommy Hanson (Rookie)
- Topps Town #TTT72 Jacoby Ellsbury
- #UH92 Edwin Encarnacion
- #UH297 Brett Cecil (Rookie)
- #UH79 Robert Andino
“Despite being selected in the 22nd round in 2005, and not beginning his pro career until the following season, Tommy quickly emerged as one of the top prospects in the Braves system. He pitched a Double-A no-hitter with 14 strikeouts in ’08 prior to being named Atlanta’s Minor League Pitcher of the Year. He then became the first pitcher ever to be named MVP of the Arizona Fall League. It was no surprise, then, that Hanson made his Major League debut at 22 in ’09. The big righty was dominant at times, winning his first five decisions and setting an Atlanta rookie record with 11 strikeouts in a game.”