major league right fielders. Hawpe was named to the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Hawpe went 0-for-2 with a strikeout in the appearance. He was robbed of a potential go-ahead home run in the seventh inning by Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Carl Crawford, who was awarded the All-Star Game MVP award for the catch. The Rockies placed Hawpe on waivers on August 16, 2010. He was given his release on August 18, though he was on waivers until August 26. On August 27, Hawpe signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, reporting to the Class A Charlotte Stone Crabs. Following the 2010 season, Hawpe signed with the San Diego Padres. With the Padres, he returned to playing first base. Hawpe played in 62 games for Padres in 2011. On August 5, 2011, Hawpe underwent a season-ending Tommy John surgery. Hawpe signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers on January 20, 2012. He also received an invitation to spring training. On March 29, 2012, Hawpe was released by the Rangers. On January 17, 2013, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed Hawpe to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 23. On April 10, 2013, Hawpe signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. He played for the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees until his contract was purchased by the Angels on June 8. Prior to having his contract purchased, Hawpe had wondered if his time in the big leagues was over. "I was OK with it," Hawpe said. "I've had a bunch of good memories in this game. I've been very fortunate and blessed. It doesn't mean I wouldn't like to make some more memories, but I've been very blessed, and if that was the end of it, I was OK with it." On July 29, 2013, Hawpe was designated for assignment. On August 4, 2013, the Angels requested unconditional release waivers on Hawpe for the purpose of granting him his unconditional release. References External links , or Retrosheet, or Pura Pelota (VPBL stats) 1979 births Living people Asheville Tourists players Baseball players from Fort Worth, Texas Charlotte Stone Crabs players Colorado Rockies players Colorado Springs Sky Sox players Frisco RoughRiders players Leones del Caracas players American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela Los Angeles Angels players LSU Tigers baseball players Major League Baseball right fielders Mesa Solar Sox