The veteran righthander from Gary, IN has pitched for the Twins, Cubs, Giants, Orioles, Rockies and Yankees before the Astros acquired him at the trade deadline in 2008. Used both as a closer and set-up reliever, Hawkins has posted a 3-4 record with 12 saves and a sparkling 1.71 ERA for Houston through the 2009 season.

For his entire career, Hawkins record is 60-81 with a 4.51 ERA and 87 saves.