Aaron Harang
Aaron Harang
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Aaron William Harang is commonly known as Aaron Harang.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on October 9, 1978. Still active in professional baseball.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American professional baseball player.
Early Life and Background
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Aaron Harang was born in San Leandro, California to William and Debbi Harang. He grew up in a sports-loving family, with his father being a coach for several youth teams. Harang's athletic prowess became apparent early on; he excelled in baseball, football, basketball, and golf at Bellarmine College Preparatory.
Major Accomplishments
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Pitched 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Cincinnati Reds, San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Colorado Rockies.
Won the National League Rookie of the Month award for May 2003.
* Led the National League in home runs allowed per nine innings pitched (HR/9) twice: in 2006 with a 1.39 mark and again in 2012 with a 0.97 mark.
Notable Works or Actions
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Harang has also worked as a pitching coach for the Seattle Mariners minor league affiliate, the Modesto Nuts, from 2015 to 2018.
Impact and Legacy
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Aaron Harang's impressive MLB career showcases his dedication to baseball. He is remembered not only for his accomplishments on the field but also for his involvement in coaching and mentoring younger players.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Aaron Harang is widely quoted and remembered for his hard work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to the sport of baseball. His longevity in professional baseball and his willingness to share knowledge with others have made him a respected figure within the baseball community.
Quotes by Aaron Harang
The inning just didn't go our way. A lot of things happened I wished that didn't happen. It's one where you have to bite your lip and do as much as you can.
I just kept the ball down on the ground and made good pitches. I was getting behind on counts, but I sat back and went to make the best pitch possible to get out of those jams.
I hope I get to meet him. I might be getting ready for the game. I'll do what I can to meet him.
I'm just trying not to throw a lot of pitches and keep my team in the game as long as possible. I've just been trying to get out of my starts with minimum damage. Even when you don't have your best stuff, pitching is about getting out of tough situations without your best stuff.
The fans are enthusiastic, so it's fun to come here and play well. The Cubs have hit me before, but tonight I threw strikes and the guys played defense behind me. And he (Pena) has hit the ball hard all year. I was grateful he did it again.
They came out swinging from the get-go. I didn't execute my pitches, plain and simple. I didn't have it today. I tried to battle.
I try not to think about it too much. I root for my teammates, try to do the best I can and let the coaches make the decisions.