Hanson is not a prospect anymore; however, he is not a journeyman either.
Hanson was once a top prospect in the Pirates organization. For several years, Hanson was ranked in the top 100 prospect lists by many publications. As is the case with many prospects, Hanson did not fully realize his potential. However, he is only 25-years-old, so the potential to continue developing still exists.
Now, Hanson is with the Giants Triple-A affiliate in Sacramento. He was brought in on a minor-league contract. As a result, the path for him to make the club is going to be difficult.