Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson, one of the most promising young talents in the game just five years ago, died at age 29.
Hanson died late Monday at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta after suffering "catastrophic organ failure," a person familiar with the situation said.
It was uncertain what brought on the condition, but Hanson had been hospitalized since Sunday morning after having difficulty breathing.
Hanson had a 49-35 record and 3.80 ERA in 123 games (121 starts) over five major-league seasons, the first four of those with the Braves. Shoulder problems and a concussion stalled his career, and he last pitched in the majors in 2013 with the Los Angeles Angels after being traded by the Braves in December 2012.