Autopsy: Tommy Hanson died from cocaine and alcohol toxicity
Former Braves pitcher died Nov. 9 after sustaining catastrophic organ failure.

Former major league pitcher Tommy Hanson died from "delayed complications of cocaine and alcohol toxicity," according to a report by the Cowetta (Ga.) County coroner's office.
Hanson, who pitched for the Braves and Angels among others in the minor leagues from 2009-2015, died Nov. 9 after sustaining catastrophic organ failure. He was just 29 years old.
Via NBC-TV 11 in Atlanta:
Coweta County Coroner Richard Hawk said the death was accidental and caused by “illicit drug use,” specifically cocaine
Hanson last pitched in MLB in 2013. He went 21-15 with a 3.16 ERA (126 ERA+) for the Braves from 2009-10 before dealing with numerous arm injuries. Hanson went 28-20 with a 4.36 ERA (89 ERA+) from 2011-13. Hanson spent 2015 in the minor leagues with affiliates for the Giants. He went 4-6 with a 4.76 ERA in 15 starts, mostly at Triple-A.
While with the Angels in 2013, Hanson spent three weeks away from the team following the death of his stepbrother. Hanson was two years older than his stepbrother, who died at age 24.














