UC Irvine’s polished, high-workload ace with real pro appeal
In the 2026 season, Hansen was the backbone of UC Irvine’s rotation, going 7-4 with a 4.94 ERA, 96 strikeouts in 78.1 innings, and three 10-strikeout outings, then got selected by the Angels in the 9th round of the 2026 MLB Draft. He’s a right-handed, pitchability-first starter with a legitimate three-pitch mix, strong strike-throwing ability, and the kind of consistency scouts love; the tradeoff is that he’s more command-and-competitiveness than pure overpowering stuff, which is why he projects as a dependable fit for teams valuing polish over flash.
