Hogan begins his first season with the Ducks and fourth in professional baseball. The catcher spent the past two seasons in the Chicago White Sox organization, reaching as high as Triple-A. In 147 games, he compiled a .333 on-base percentage with eight home runs, 58 RBIs, 61 runs, 86 hits, 18 doubles, six triples, 77 walks and 29 stolen bases. Defensively, the 26-year-old totaled a .984 fielding percentage and 10 assists in the outfield while spending time at all three positions.

The Plainview, N.Y., native played at four different levels in the White Sox system in 2025, combining to post a .353 on-base percentage, a homer, 20 RBIs, 23 runs, 36 hits, seven doubles, four triples, 29 walks and nine steals. He began his career in 2023 with the Rocky Mountain Vibes of the Pioneer League, batting .289 with a .974 OPS, 10 homers, 32 RBIs and 32 runs in 45 games. Prior to his professional career, the Half Hollow Hills East High School alum played five seasons of collegiate baseball split between Oral Roberts University, the University of South Carolina and Vanderbilt University.