Tyler Michael Danish (born September 12, 1994) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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. He has previously played in

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(MLB) for the

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and

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Career

Danish attended Durant High School in

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. As a senior in 2013, he did not allow an

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in 94

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. In addition to his 0.00

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(ERA), he registered 156 strikeouts, one of the five best high school hurlers in the nation that year. Danish was drafted by the

in the second round of the

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Chicago White Sox

Danish made his professional debut in 2013 with the

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. He finished the season with the

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. That year, ''

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'' named him "Closest to the Majors" along with pitcher

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."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

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. Danish began the 2016 season with the Double-A

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. 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

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on June 11, where he gave up one earned run on three hits. Danish pitched in two more games, on consecutive days, compiling a 10.80 ERA in innings pitched with the White Sox. On June 14, he was optioned to the White Sox' Triple-A affiliate, the

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of the

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. In five starts with the Knights, Danish posted a 1–3 record with a 5.83 ERA and 21 strikeouts in innings pitched. In 2017, Danish made a single appearance with the White Sox, serving as the 26th man on the roster and starting the first game of a doubleheader against the

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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. 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 innings. He elected

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on October 2, 2018. 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.

Seattle Mariners

On December 18, 2018, Danish signed a minor-league contract with the

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. In six appearances (four starts) with the

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of the

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, he had an 0–4 record with a 21.26 ERA. He was released on May 24, 2019.

New Britain Bees

On June 19, 2019, Danish signed with the

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of the

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, an

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. In 19 relief appearances, he pitched to a 4–2 record with a 6.08 ERA. He became a free agent after the season.

Sioux Falls Canaries

On April 4, 2020, Danish signed with the

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of the independent

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. On August 5, 2020, Danish signed with the

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of the American Association. In seven appearances (six starts) with Sioux Falls, he had a 4–0 record with a 2.13 ERA. 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

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organization. In 32 total appearances split between the Triple–A

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and Double–A

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, he pitched primarily in relief and had a 5–3 record with a 3.84 ERA while striking out 79 batters in innings pitched.

Boston Red Sox

On February 20, 2022, Danish signed a minor-league deal with the

, including an invitation to major-league spring training. On April 4, the team selected his contract from the Triple-A

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, adding him to Boston's

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. He was returned to Worcester on April 29 and removed from the 40-man roster. He was recalled to Boston on May 8, when

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was placed on the

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. On July 7, Danish was placed on the injured list due to a right forearm strain. On August 28, he was activated and optioned back to Triple-A. Danish was recalled to Boston on September 2, when Zack Kelly was placed on the paternity list, and returned to Worcester on October 1. In 32 relief appearances with Boston during 2022, Danish compiled a 3–1 record with 5.13 ERA while striking out 32 batters in innings. 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.

Washington Nationals

On December 29, 2022, Danish signed a minor league contract with the

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, with an invitation to

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. Danish was released by the Yankees organization on March 31, 2023. On May 1, 2023, Danish signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In 26 games for the Triple–A

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, 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.

Olmecas de Tabasco

On March 14, 2024, Danish signed with the

of the

. 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.

Colorado Rockies

On April 24, 2024, Danish signed a minor league contract with the

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organization. In 11 games (10 starts) for the Triple–A

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, he struggled to a 1–6 record and 7.71 ERA with 26 strikeouts across innings pitched. Danish was released by the Rockies on July 14.

Olmecas de Tabasco (second stint)

On July 22, 2024, Danish signed with the

of the

. He made 3 appearances (2 starts) for Tabasco, registering a 1–1 record and 1.32 ERA with 13 strikeouts across innings pitched.

Personal

Danish's father, who was serving time in prison for fraud, died of cancer in 2010.

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Danish, Tyler 1994 births Living people Albuquerque Isotopes players 21st-century American sportsmen Baseball players from Hillsborough County, Florida Birmingham Barons players Boston Red Sox players Bristol White Sox players Charlotte Knights players Chicago White Sox players Durant High School (Florida) alumni Kannapolis Intimidators players Major League Baseball pitchers New Britain Bees players Sportspeople from Valrico, Florida Rochester Red Wings players Rocket City Trash Pandas players Salt Lake Bees players Sioux Falls Canaries players Tacoma Rainiers players Winston-Salem Dash players Worcester Red Sox players