Dan Slania Explained

Dan Slania
Position:Pitcher
Birth Date:24 May 1992
Birth Place:Phoenix, Arizona
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 30
Debutyear:2017
Debutteam:San Francisco Giants
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 30
Finalyear:2017
Finalteam:San Francisco Giants
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–0
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:0.00
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:0
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Daniel Alexander Slania (born May 24, 1992) is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants in 2017.

Amateur career

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

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.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: #51 Dan Slania – Profile . pointstreak.com . January 9, 2020.
  2. Web site: Dan Slania Taken In 5th Round Of MLB Draft By San Francisco Giants.
  3. Web site: Ex-Salpointe Lancer Dan Slania enjoying new role as starter in minors. Tyler Hansen Special to the Arizona Daily. Star.
  4. Web site: Giants protect five from Rule 5, add to 40-man roster. November 18, 2016. November 19, 2016.