Danny Farquhar

Danny Farquhar
Farquhar with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2017
Chicago White Sox – No. 43
Relief pitcher
Born: (1987-02-17) February 17, 1987
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 13, 2011, for the Toronto Blue Jays
MLB statistics
(through April 5, 2018)
Win–loss record 10–15
Earned run average 3.88
Strikeouts 305
Saves 18
Teams

Daniel Andres Farquhar (born February 17, 1987) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays.

Amateur career

Farquhar attended Archbishop Edward A. McCarthy High School in Southwest Ranches, Florida, where he played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher and outfielder.[1] He batted .436 as a sophomore. As an outfielder, Farquhar was named to the All-District Second Team in 2004, his junior year.[2] As a senior, he had a 0.89 ERA, a school record.

Farquhar enrolled in college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he played for the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns baseball team, competing in the Sun Belt Conference.[3] As a college freshman, he was 6–1 with four saves and a 2.17 ERA. He led the Sun Belt Conference in ERA. In 2007, as a sophomore, Farquhar went 6–3 with six saves, a 3.08 ERA and 115 strikeouts to 22 walks in ​87 2⁄3 IP. He was fourth in the conference in ERA and second in strikeouts. As a junior, he had a 3–8 record with a 4.95 ERA.

Professional career

Toronto Blue Jays

Farquhar was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the tenth round, with the 309th overall selection, of the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft.[4][5] He signed with Toronto.[6]

Farquhar began the 2008 season with the Auburn Doubledays of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League, and was promoted to the Lansing Lugnuts of the Class A Midwest League. He finished 2008 with 2–2 win–loss record, 32.1 innings pitched (IP), and a 1.95 Earned run average (ERA). In 2009, he started the season with the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League and finished the season with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the Class AA Eastern League. In 2009, Farquhar had a 2–4 record, 1.87 ERA and 22 saves, in ​62 2⁄3 IP.[4]

Oakland Athletics

He was traded to the Oakland Athletics along with Trystan Magnuson for outfielder Rajai Davis after the 2010 season.[7]

Second stint with Blue Jays

On April 18, 2011, Farquhar was traded to the Blue Jays in exchange for reliever David Purcey.[8]

Farquhar made his major league debut on September 13, 2011, against the Boston Red Sox. He pitched 0.2 innings and allowed three earned runs on three hits, while walking two with no strikeouts. Farquhar was later optioned back to New Hampshire. On June 2, 2012, the Blue Jays designated Farquhar for assignment after claiming Chris Schwinden off waivers from the New York Mets.

Second stint with Athletics

On June 9, 2012 the Oakland Athletics claimed Farquhar off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.[9] After making five appearances in the minor leagues for the Sacramento River Cats, the Athletics waived him to select the contract of A. J. Griffin.

New York Yankees

The New York Yankees claimed him off waivers on June 26 and optioned him to the Trenton Thunder, shifting Brett Gardner to the 60-day disabled list.[10][11] However, he was placed on waivers just 3 days later, as the Yankees claimed Chris Schwinden, who had been waived by the Cleveland Indians.[12]

Farquhar in 2014

Seattle Mariners

On July 23, 2012, Farquhar and pitcher D. J. Mitchell were traded to the Seattle Mariners for right fielder Ichiro Suzuki.[13]

Farquhar started the 2013 season with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers. His contract was purchased by the Mariners on May 17.[14] On August 2, Farquhar replaced Tom Wilhelmsen as closer, and he recorded his first major league save on August 3 against Baltimore.[15] From that point to the end of the season, he went 0-3 with 16 saves in 24 games, striking out 29 in 22.2 innings with a 2.38 ERA. Overall on the year, he went 0–3 with a 4.20 ERA in 46 appearances, striking out 79 in 55.2 innings.

Tampa Bay Rays

On November 5, 2015, the Mariners traded Farquhar, Brad Miller, and Logan Morrison to the Tampa Bay Rays for Nate Karns, C. J. Riefenhauser, and Boog Powell.[16]

On April 23, 2016, Farquhar was sent down to Triple-A Durham, he was recalled on May 14, but was designated for assignment the next day, and was back with Durham on the 16th. On June 25, Farquhar was sent back up to the Rays, on the 26th, one day later, he was sent back down to Durham, on the 27th, he was called back up to the Rays. This time Farquhar made it 8 days before his July 5th demotion back to Durham. On August 6, Farquhar was called back up to the Rays, this was his final transaction of the season.[17] He finished the season with a 3.06 ERA in 35 games (35 & 1/3 innings) and 46 strikeouts.

Farquhar was designated for assignment on June 29, 2017 [18]. On July 20th, he was released by the team.

Chicago White Sox

On July 24, 2017, Farquhar signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[19] His contract was purchased by the White Sox on August 19, 2017.[20] On April 20, 2018, after pitching in relief in the 6th inning in a game against the Houston Astros, Farquhar collapsed in the dugout. Witnesses say that he was seen going into the White Sox's dugout and vomiting before losing consciousness. Farquhar was carried out by ambulance and taken to Rush University Medical Center. Teammates said they were shocked because they did not "notice any signs that Farquhar might have been sick".[21] After further testing, doctors revealed Farquhar suffered from a brain hemorrhage, which was caused from a ruptured brain aneurysm.[22] On May 7, 2018, Farquhar was discharged from the hospital. Despite being ruled out for the rest of the 2018 season, doctors expect him to make a full recovery and pitch again.[23] On June 1, 2018, he had recovered enough to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the White Sox's game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Personal life

Farquhar is married to his high school sweetheart, Alexandria Castells Farquhar, and they have one daughter and two sons. Off the field, Farquhar enjoys the game of golf. He has said that he would like to coach and teach math at the high school level one day.[24]

References

  1. ↑ "Farquhar, Archbishop Mccarthy Knock Out Key West In Semis - Sun Sentinel". Articles.sun-sentinel.com. 2004-05-15. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  2. ↑ "Coach Of The Year". Sun Sentinel. 2004-06-15. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  3. ↑ Jays, Blue (2009-04-05). "Blue Jays Daze: Prospect Profile – Daniel Farquhar, RP". Bluejaysdaze.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  4. 1 2 "Danny Farquhar Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. 1987-02-17. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  5. ↑ The Miami Herald (2012-06-25). "MLB Draft, Day 2 (with updates) | High School Sports Blog". Miamiherald.typepad.com. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  6. ↑ "Farquhar inks with Toronto". Pqasb.pqarchiver.com. 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  7. ↑ Slusser, Susan (November 18, 2010). "The once and future Earthquakes meet". The San Francisco Chronicle.
  8. ↑ Report: Jays trade Purcey to A's for Farquhar, NBC Sports, April 18, 2011.
  9. ↑ "Blue Jays claim RHP Schwinden off waivers from Mets". Tsn.ca. 2012-02-06. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  10. ↑ 06/26/2012 2:39 PM EST (2012-06-19). "RHP Danny Farquhar claimed off waivers by the New York Yankees | oaklandathletics.com: News". Oakland.athletics.mlb.com. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  11. ↑ "Yankees pick up right-hander Danny Farquhar off waivers from Athletics, option him to Double-A". The Washington Post. Associated Press. 2012-05-23. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
  12. ↑ http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2012/06/29/yankees-claim-rhp-schwinden-off-waivers/
  13. ↑ Berry, Adam (23 July 2012). "Mariners trade Ichiro to Yanks for two prospects". MLB.com. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  14. ↑ Baker, Geoff (May 17, 2013). "Danny Farquhar up from Class AAA to join Mariners bullpen". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
  15. ↑ Baker, Geoff (August 2, 2013). "Tom Wilhelmsen out as Mariners closer once again". The Seattle Times.
  16. ↑ Stecker, Brent (November 5, 2015). "Mariners send Brad Miller, Logan Morrison to Rays in 6-player trade". mynorthwest.com. Retrieved November 5, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Recent news on Danny Farquhar - Tampa Bay Rays - Rotoworld.com". www.rotoworld.com. Retrieved 2017-06-02.
  18. ↑
  19. ↑ Merkin, Scott (July 25, 2017). "White Sox deal Swarzak to Brewers for prospect". mlb.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  20. ↑ Macklin, Oliver (August 19, 2017). "White Sox put Lopez on DL with back strain". mlb.com. Retrieved August 19, 2017.
  21. ↑ Betz, Bradford (April 21, 2018). "White Sox pitcher Danny Farquhar 'stable but critical' after brain hemorrhage in dugout". foxnews.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  22. ↑ Merkin, Scott (April 21, 2018). "Farquhar stable after ruptured brain aneurysm". mlb.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  23. ↑ Greenstein, Teddy (May 7, 2018). "White Sox reliever Danny Farquhar released from hospital; doctor says he could pitch again". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  24. ↑ Moore, Jim (August 29, 2013). "Getting to know Mariners closer Danny Farquhar". Mynorthwest.com. Retrieved July 4, 2014.
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