Tyler Danish

Summary

Tyler Michael Danish (born September 12, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.

Tyler Danish
Danish with the Chicago White Sox during spring training in 2017
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1994-09-12) September 12, 1994 (age 29)
Valrico, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 11, 2016, for the Chicago White Sox
MLB statistics
(through 2022 season)
Win–loss record5–1
Earned run average5.06
Strikeouts43
Teams

Career edit

Danish attended Durant High School in Plant City, Florida. As a senior in 2013, he did not allow an earned run in 94 innings pitched.[1] In addition to his 0.00 earned run average (ERA), he registered 156 strikeouts, one of the five best high school hurlers in the nation that year.[2] Danish was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the 2013 MLB draft.[3]

Chicago White Sox edit

Danish made his professional debut in 2013 with the Bristol White Sox.[4] He finished the season with the Kannapolis Intimidators. That year, Baseball America named him "Closest to the Majors" along with pitcher Brad Goldberg.[5] Danish started 2014 back with Kannapolis. After posting a 0.71 ERA in seven starts, he was promoted to the Winston-Salem Dash.[6][7]

Danish began the 2016 season with the Double-A Birmingham Barons. On June 9, Danish was promoted to play for the major-league White Sox for the first time. In his MLB debut, Danish pitched two-thirds of an inning against the Kansas City Royals on June 11, where he gave up one earned run on three hits.[8] Danish pitched in two more games, on consecutive days, compiling a 10.80 ERA in 1+23 innings pitched with the White Sox.[9] On June 14, he was optioned to the White Sox' Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights of the International League. In five starts with the Knights, Danish posted a 1–3 record with a 5.83 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 29+13 innings pitched.

In 2017, Danish made a single appearance with the White Sox,[9] serving as the 26th man on the roster and starting the first game of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers on May 27. In his first major league start, Danish also received his first decision, a win, by pitching five shutout innings en route to a 3–0 Chicago victory; he struck out six batters while allowing three hits.[10] A day later, Danish was optioned back to Charlotte.

Danish began the 2018 season with Charlotte before he was promoted to the major leagues on July 27. In seven appearances with the White Sox, he recorded one win along with a 7.11 ERA while striking out five batters in 6+13 innings.[9] He elected free agency on October 2, 2018.[11] Overall in parts of three seasons with the White Sox, Danish made 11 MLB appearances, registering a 2–0 record with 4.85 ERA while striking out 11 batters in 13 innings pitched.[9]

Seattle Mariners edit

On December 18, 2018, Danish signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners.[12] In six appearances (four starts) with the Tacoma Rainiers of the Pacific Coast League, he had an 0–4 record with a 21.26 ERA.[13] He was released on May 24, 2019.[14]

New Britain Bees edit

On June 19, 2019, Danish signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent baseball league.[15] In 19 relief appearances, he pitched to a 4–2 record with a 6.08 ERA.[13] He became a free agent after the season.

Sioux Falls Canaries edit

On April 4, 2020, Danish signed with the Sussex County Miners of the independent Frontier League. On August 5, 2020, Danish signed with the Sioux Falls Canaries of the American Association. In seven appearances (six starts) with Sioux Falls, he had a 4–0 record with a 2.13 ERA.[13] On October 27, 2020, Danish was returned to Sussex County.

Los Angeles Angels edit

On May 19, 2021, before the start of the Frontier League season, Danish signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.[16] In 32 total appearances split between the Triple–A Salt Lake Bees and Double–A Rocket City Trash Pandas, he pitched primarily in relief and had a 5–3 record with a 3.84 ERA while striking out 79 batters in 70+13 innings pitched.[13]

Boston Red Sox edit

On February 20, 2022, Danish signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox, including an invitation to major-league spring training.[17] On April 4, the team selected his contract from the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, adding him to Boston's 40-man roster.[18] He was returned to Worcester on April 29 and removed from the 40-man roster.[19] He was recalled to Boston on May 8, when Michael Wacha was placed on the injured list.[20] On July 7, Danish was placed on the injured list due to a right forearm strain.[21] On August 28, he was activated and optioned back to Triple-A.[22] Danish was recalled to Boston on September 2, when Zack Kelly was placed on the paternity list,[23] and returned to Worcester on October 1.[24] In 32 relief appearances with Boston during 2022, Danish compiled a 3–1 record with 5.13 ERA while striking out 32 batters in 40+13 innings.[9] On October 31, Danish elected minor-league free agency, after being placed on waivers and removed from the 40-man roster by the Red Sox.[25]

Washington Nationals edit

On December 29, 2022, Danish signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, with an invitation to spring training.[26] Danish was released by the Yankees organization on March 31, 2023.[27]

On May 1, 2023, Danish signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.[28] In 26 games for the Triple–A Rochester Red Wings, he recorded a 3.72 ERA with 20 strikeouts and 5 saves in 29.0 innings of work. On July 14, Danish opted out of his contract and elected free agency.[29]

Personal edit

Danish's father, who was serving time in prison for fraud, died of cancer in 2010.[30][31]

References edit

  1. ^ Gonzales, Mark (June 13, 2013). "Danish represents change for Sox". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "More feats to remember". Tampa Bay Times. February 8, 2019. p. 5C.
  3. ^ Prep pitcher Danish taken by White Sox at No. 55
  4. ^ Danish makes debut in BriSox loss
  5. ^ "2016 Charlotte Knights Media Guide"
  6. ^ Parsons, Kelly (July 7, 2014). "Durant High alum Tyler Danish finds footing in minors". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  7. ^ Tyler Danish adjusting to life as a pro
  8. ^ Cuthbert erupts as Duffy stifles White Sox
  9. ^ a b c d e "Tyler Danish Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  10. ^ Danish, Sox blank Tigers for DH-opening win
  11. ^ Todd, Jeff (October 8, 2018). "Players Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 9, 2018.
  12. ^ Eddy, Matt (January 12, 2019). "Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10". Baseball America. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  13. ^ a b c d "Tyler Danish Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  14. ^ Adams, Steve (May 24, 2019). "Mariners Release Tyler Danish". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  15. ^ "Another Big Arms Joins the Bees". New Britain Bees. June 19, 2019. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
  16. ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
  17. ^ Collins, Matt (February 21, 2022). "Red Sox sign Tyler Danish to a minor-league contract". overthemonster.com. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
  18. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. April 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  19. ^ Collins, Matt (April 29, 2022). "Red Sox designate Travis Shaw for assignment". overthemonster.com. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
  20. ^ Roche, Conor (May 8, 2022). "Michael Wacha placed on 15-day injured list due to intercostal irritation". Boston.com. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  21. ^ "Red Sox place right-handed pitcher Tyler Danish on 15-day injured list". MLB.com (Press release). Boston Red Sox. July 7, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022.
  22. ^ "Red Sox's Tyler Danish: Activated and optioned". CBS Sports. August 28, 2022. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  23. ^ "Red Sox's Tyler Danish: Back in majors". CBS Sports. September 2, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  24. ^ "Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. Boston Red Sox. October 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
  25. ^ Franco, Anthony (October 31, 2022). "Tyler Danish Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  26. ^ "Yankees sign ex-Red Sox pitcher Tyler Danish to minors deal". 2022-12-30. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  27. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. Retrieved 2023-06-13.
  28. ^ "Nationals' Tyler Danish: Inks MiLB deal with Nats". cbssports.com. Retrieved 2023-05-01.
  29. ^ "Tyler Danish: Opts for free agency". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  30. ^ "Draft day could be almost perfect for Durant star Danish". TBO. June 6, 2013. Archived from the original on June 8, 2013.
  31. ^ Hamilton, Scott (May 28, 2014). "Danish, 19, tackling hardship head-on". Winston-Salem Journal. Archived from the original on February 9, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019.

External links edit

  • Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet