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Ex-pitcher died from cocaine, alcohol toxicity

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.