Ex-pitcher died from cocaine, alcohol toxicity

Hanson was a budding star with the Braves, but last pitched in the minors in 2015.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 cocaineHanson 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…