Dan Slania

Daniel Alexander Slania (born May 24, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent.

Dan Slania
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-05-24) May 24, 1992
Phoenix, Arizona
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
June 30, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
(through 2017 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts0
Teams

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] He was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the fifth round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft.[2]

Slania 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.

He was outrighted to AAA on November 20, 2017.

He was released on March 18, 2019.

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