| Tyler Danish | |
|---|---|
 Danish with theChicago White Sox during spring training in 2017 | |
| Olmecas de Tabasco – No. 50 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1994-09-12)September 12, 1994 (age 31) 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 record | 5–1 |
| Earned run average | 5.06 |
| Strikeouts | 43 |
Stats atBaseball Reference  | |
| Teams | |
Tyler Michael Danish (born September 12, 1994) is an American professionalbaseballpitcher for theOlmecas de Tabasco of theMexican League. He has previously played inMajor League Baseball (MLB) for theChicago White Sox andBoston Red Sox.
Danish attendedDurant High School inPlant City, Florida. As a senior in 2013, he did not allow anearned run in 94innings pitched.[1] In addition to his 0.00earned 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 theChicago White Sox in the second round of the2013 MLB draft.[3]
Danish made his professional debut in 2013 with theBristol White Sox.[4] He finished the season with theKannapolis Intimidators. That year,Baseball America named him "Closest to the Majors" along with pitcherBrad Goldberg.[5] Danish started 2014 back with Kannapolis. After posting a 0.71 ERA in seven starts, he was promoted to theWinston-Salem Dash.[6][7]
Danish began the 2016 season with theDouble-ABirmingham 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 theKansas 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 in1+2⁄3 innings pitched with the White Sox.[9] On June 14, he was optioned to the White Sox'Triple-A affiliate, theCharlotte Knights of theInternational League. In five starts with the Knights, Danish posted a 1–3 record with a 5.83 ERA and 21 strikeouts in29+1⁄3 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 adoubleheader against theDetroit 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 in6+1⁄3 innings.[9] He electedfree 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]
On December 18, 2018, Danish signed a minor-league contract with theSeattle Mariners.[12] In six appearances (four starts) with theTacoma Rainiers of thePacific Coast League, he had an 0–4 record with a 21.26 ERA.[13] He was released on May 24, 2019.[14]
On June 19, 2019, Danish signed with theNew Britain Bees of theAtlantic League of Professional Baseball, anindependent 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.
On April 4, 2020, Danish signed with theSussex County Miners of the independentFrontier League. On August 5, 2020, Danish signed with theSioux Falls Canaries of theAmerican 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.
On May 19, 2021, before the start of the Frontier League season, Danish signed a minor league contract with theLos Angeles Angels organization.[16] In 32 total appearances split between the Triple–ASalt Lake Bees and Double–ARocket City Trash Pandas, he pitched primarily in relief and had a 5–3 record with a 3.84 ERA while striking out 79 batters in70+1⁄3 innings pitched.[13]
On February 20, 2022, Danish signed a minor-league deal with theBoston Red Sox, including an invitation to major-league spring training.[17] On April 4, the team selected his contract from the Triple-AWorcester Red Sox, adding him to Boston's40-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, whenMichael Wacha was placed on theinjured 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, whenZack 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 in40+1⁄3 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]
On December 29, 2022, Danish signed a minor league contract with theNew York Yankees, with an invitation tospring 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 theWashington Nationals organization.[28] In 26 games for the Triple–ARochester 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]
On March 14, 2024, Danish signed with theOlmecas de Tabasco of theMexican League.[30] He made one start for Tabasco, tossing six innings and allowing one unearned run with four strikeouts. On April 23, Danish was released by the Olmecas.[31]
On April 24, 2024, Danish signed a minor league contract with theColorado Rockies organization.[32] In 11 games (10 starts) for the Triple–AAlbuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to a 1–6 record and 7.71 ERA with 26 strikeouts across36+2⁄3 innings pitched. Danish was released by the Rockies on July 14.[33]
On July 22, 2024, Danish signed with theOlmecas de Tabasco of theMexican League.[34] He made 3 appearances (2 starts) for Tabasco, registering a 1–1 record and 1.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts across13+2⁄3 innings pitched.
Danish's father, who was serving time in prison for fraud, died of cancer in 2010.[35][36]