Summary
Daniel Alexander Slania (born May 24, 1992) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants in 2017.
| Dan Slania | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 24, 1992 Phoenix, Arizona | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 30, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 30, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–0 |
| Earned run average | 0.00 |
| Strikeouts | 0 |
| Teams | |
Amateur career edit
Slania was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 42nd round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Salpointe High School in Tucson, Arizona. He did not sign with the Red Sox and attended the University of Notre Dame to play college baseball. In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[1]
Professional career edit
Slania was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He became a starting pitcher midway through the 2016 season after previously pitching in relief throughout his career and in college.[3] The Giants added him to their 40-man roster after the season.[4]
Slania made his Major League debut on June 30, 2017, and was outrighted to AAA on November 20, 2017. He was released on March 18, 2019.
References edit
- ^ "#51 Dan Slania – Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Dan Slania Taken In 5th Round Of MLB Draft By San Francisco Giants".
- ^ Star, Tyler Hansen Special to the Arizona Daily. "Ex-Salpointe Lancer Dan Slania enjoying new role as starter in minors".
- ^ "Giants protect five from Rule 5, add to 40-man roster". November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio