{{short description|American baseball player (born 1994)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Tyler Danish |image = Tyler Danish.jpg |caption = Danish with the Chicago White Sox during spring training in 2017 |width = |team = Olmecas de Tabasco |number = 15 |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1994|9|12}} |birth_place = Valrico, Florida, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = June 11 |debutyear = 2016 |debutteam = Chicago White Sox | statyear = 2022 season | statleague = MLB | stat1label = Win–loss record | stat1value = 5–1 | stat2label = Earned run average | stat2value = 5.06 | stat3label = Strikeouts | stat3value = 43 |awards = |teams = * Chicago White Sox ({{mlby|2016}}–{{mlby|2018}}) * Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2022}}) }} '''Tyler Michael Danish''' (born September 12, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.

==Career== 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.<ref>{{cite news|author=Gonzales, Mark|title=Danish represents change for Sox|work=Chicago Tribune|date=June 13, 2013|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/2013/06/13/danish-represents-change-for-sox/|access-date=February 8, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|title=More feats to remember|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=February 8, 2019|page=5C}}</ref> Danish was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the 2013 MLB draft.<ref>[http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130606&content_id=49834668&notebook_id=49835318&c_id=cws Prep pitcher Danish taken by White Sox at No. 55]</ref>

===Chicago White Sox=== Danish made his professional debut in 2013 with the Bristol White Sox.<ref>[http://www.tricities.com/sports/article_802dbb50-dbb8-11e2-994d-0019bb30f31a.html Danish makes debut in BriSox loss]</ref> He finished the season with the Kannapolis Intimidators. That year, ''Baseball America'' named him "Closest to the Majors" along with pitcher Brad Goldberg.<ref name=autogenerated5>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161003201917/http://www.milb.com/documents/8/5/4/171748854/2016_Charlotte_Knights_Media_Guide_jwsidn4u.pdf "2016 Charlotte Knights Media Guide"]</ref> Danish started 2014 back with Kannapolis. After posting a 0.71 ERA in seven starts, he was promoted to the Winston-Salem Dash.<ref>{{cite news|author=Parsons, Kelly|title=Durant High alum Tyler Danish finds footing in minors|work=Tampa Bay Times|date=July 7, 2014|url=https://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/minors/durant-high-alum-tyler-danish-finds-footing-in-the-minors/2187480/|access-date=February 8, 2019}}</ref><ref>[http://plantcityobserver.com/2014/05/29/tyler-danish-adjusting-life-pro/ Tyler Danish adjusting to life as a pro]</ref>

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.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170902095043/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/20160611183470130/royals-top-white-sox-with-cheslor-cuthbert-hrs/?game_pk=447793 Cuthbert erupts as Duffy stifles White Sox]</ref> Danish pitched in two more games, on consecutive days, compiling a 10.80 ERA in {{frac|1|2|3}} innings pitched with the White Sox.<ref name=br/> 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 {{frac|29|1|3}} innings pitched.

In 2017, Danish made a single appearance with the White Sox,<ref name=br/> 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.<ref>[https://www.mlb.com/news/white-sox-blank-tigers-win-twin-bill-opener-c232751340 Danish, Sox blank Tigers for DH-opening win]</ref> 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 {{frac|6|1|3}} innings.<ref name=br/> He elected free agency on October 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/10/players-electing-free-agency.html|title=Players Electing Free Agency|work=MLB Trade Rumors|first=Jeff|last=Todd|date=October 8, 2018|accessdate=October 9, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref name=br/>

===Seattle Mariners=== On December 18, 2018, Danish signed a minor-league contract with the Seattle Mariners.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-transactions-dec-19-2018-jan-10-2019/|title=Minor League Transactions: Dec 19 - Jan 10|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=January 12, 2019|accessdate=January 12, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref name=brm/> He was released on May 24, 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2019/05/mariners-release-tyler-danish.html|title=Mariners Release Tyler Danish|work=mlbtraderumors.com|first=Steve|last=Adams|date=May 24, 2019|accessdate=May 24, 2019}}</ref>

===New Britain Bees=== On June 19, 2019, Danish signed with the New Britain Bees of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, an independent baseball league.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nbbees.com/team/news/?article_id=1232|title=Another Big Arms Joins the Bees|work=New Britain Bees|date=June 19, 2019|accessdate=June 19, 2019}}</ref> In 19 relief appearances, he pitched to a 4–2 record with a 6.08 ERA.<ref name=brm/> He became a free agent after the season.

===Sioux Falls Canaries=== 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.<ref name=brm/> On October 27, 2020, Danish was returned to Sussex County.

===Los Angeles Angels=== On May 19, 2021, before the start of the Frontier League season, Danish signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels organization.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/#month=5&year=2021|title=Major League Baseball Transactions}}</ref> 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 {{frac|70|1|3}} innings pitched.<ref name=brm>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=danish000tyl |title=Tyler Danish Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=February 21, 2022}}</ref>

===Boston Red Sox=== On February 20, 2022, Danish signed a minor-league deal with the Boston Red Sox, including an invitation to major-league spring training.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.overthemonster.com/2022/2/21/22944163/red-sox-roster-news-rumors-tyler-danish-free-agent-contract-spring-training |title=Red Sox sign Tyler Danish to a minor-league contract |first=Matt |last=Collins |website=overthemonster.com |date=February 21, 2022 |accessdate=February 21, 2022}}</ref> On April 4, the team selected his contract from the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox, adding him to Boston's 40-man roster.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2022/04 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=April 2022 |accessdate=April 4, 2022}}</ref> He was returned to Worcester on April 29 and removed from the 40-man roster.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.overthemonster.com/2022/4/29/23048566/boston-red-sox-roster-news-travis-shaw-designated-for-assignment-waivers-franchy-cordero |title=Red Sox designate Travis Shaw for assignment |first=Matt |last=Collins |website=overthemonster.com |date=April 29, 2022 |accessdate=April 29, 2022}}</ref> He was recalled to Boston on May 8, when Michael Wacha was placed on the injured list.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/boston-red-sox/2022/05/08/michael-wacha-15-day-injured-list-update-red-sox/ |title=Michael Wacha placed on 15-day injured list due to intercostal irritation |first=Conor |last=Roche |website=Boston.com |date=May 8, 2022 |accessdate=May 8, 2022}}</ref> On July 7, Danish was placed on the injured list due to a right forearm strain.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-red-sox-place-right-handed-pitcher-tyler-danish-on-15-day-injured- |title=Red Sox place right-handed pitcher Tyler Danish on 15-day injured list |publisher=Boston Red Sox |website=MLB.com |date=July 7, 2022 |accessdate=July 8, 2022}}</ref> On August 28, he was activated and optioned back to Triple-A.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-tyler-danish-activated-and-optioned/ |title=Red Sox's Tyler Danish: Activated and optioned |website=CBS Sports |date=August 28, 2022 |accessdate=August 28, 2022}}</ref> Danish was recalled to Boston on September 2, when Zack Kelly was placed on the paternity list,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-tyler-danish-back-in-majors/ |title=Red Sox's Tyler Danish: Back in majors |website=CBS Sports |date=September 2, 2022 |accessdate=September 2, 2022}}</ref> and returned to Worcester on October 1.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2022/10 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=October 2022 |accessdate=October 1, 2022}}</ref> In 32 relief appearances with Boston during 2022, Danish compiled a 3–1 record with 5.13 ERA while striking out 32 batters in {{frac|40|1|3}} innings.<ref name=br>{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/danisty01.shtml |title=Tyler Danish Stats |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=November 11, 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/10/tyler-danish-elects-free-agency.html |title=Tyler Danish Elects Free Agency |website=mlbtraderumors.com |first=Anthony |last=Franco |date=October 31, 2022 |accessdate=November 1, 2022}}</ref>

===Washington Nationals=== On December 29, 2022, Danish signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees, with an invitation to spring training.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-12-30 |title=Yankees sign ex-Red Sox pitcher Tyler Danish to minors deal |url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/29/yankees-sign-ex-red-sox-pitcher-tyler-danish-to-minors-deal/ |access-date=2023-06-13 |language=en-US}}</ref> Danish was released by the Yankees organization on March 31, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2023-03-31 |access-date=2023-06-13 |website=Minor League Baseball |language=en}}</ref>

On May 1, 2023, Danish signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals organization.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nationals' Tyler Danish: Inks MiLB deal with Nats|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-tyler-danish-inks-milb-deal-with-nats/amp/|access-date=2023-05-01|website=cbssports.com|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tyler Danish: Opts for free agency|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/tyler-danish-opts-for-free-agency/|access-date=July 17, 2023|website=cbssports.com|date=July 16, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

===Olmecas de Tabasco=== On March 14, 2024, Danish signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tyler Danish es el nuevo refuerzo de los Olmecas de Tabasco|url=https://xeva.com.mx/deportes/228357/tyler-danish-es-el-nuevo-refuerzo-de-los-olmecas-de-tabasco|access-date=April 7, 2024|website=xeva.com.mx|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 23 de abril de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-23-de-abril-de-2024|access-date=April 24, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}</ref>

===Colorado Rockies=== On April 24, 2024, Danish signed a minor league contract with the Colorado Rockies organization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Transactions |url=https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2024/04/24 |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=MLB.com |language=en}}</ref> In 11 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A Albuquerque Isotopes, he struggled to a 1–6 record and 7.71 ERA with 26 strikeouts across {{fraction|36|2|3}} innings pitched. Danish was released by the Rockies on July 14.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-07-14 | title=Transactions }}</ref>

===Olmecas de Tabasco (second stint)=== On July 22, 2024, Danish signed with the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League.<ref>{{Cite web|title=LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 22 de julio de 2024|url=https://www.milb.com/mexican/news/lmb-movimientos-en-listas-de-reserva-22-de-julio-de-2024|access-date=July 24, 2024|website=Minor League Baseball|language=en}}</ref> He made 3 appearances (2 starts) for Tabasco, registering a 1–1 record and 1.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts across {{fraction|13|2|3}} innings pitched.

In 2025, he returned for a second season with Tabasco. In 18 starts 91.2 innings he went 4-3 with a 3.53 ERA with more walks (47) than strikeouts (39).

==Personal== Danish's father, who was serving time in prison for fraud, died of cancer in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tbo.com/list/news-columns/draft-day-could-be-almost-perfect-for-durant-star-danish-b82499461z1|title=Draft day could be almost perfect for Durant star Danish|publisher=TBO|date=June 6, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608145050/http://tbo.com/list/news-columns/draft-day-could-be-almost-perfect-for-durant-star-danish-b82499461z1|archive-date=June 8, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Hamilton, Scott|title=Danish, 19, tackling hardship head-on|work=Winston-Salem Journal|date=May 28, 2014|url=http://www.journalnow.com/sports/columnists/scott_hamilton/hamilton-danish-tackling-hardship-head-on/article_0da7ff79-4512-51aa-9aaf-943d932a4174.html|access-date=February 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190209232021/http://www.journalnow.com/sports/columnists/scott_hamilton/hamilton-danish-tackling-hardship-head-on/article_0da7ff79-4512-51aa-9aaf-943d932a4174.html|archive-date=February 9, 2019}}</ref>

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