Dan Slania

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91+13 innings pitched. [4]

Slania became a starting pitcher midway through the 2016 season after previously pitching in relief throughout his career and in college. [5] In 34 appearances (16 starts) split between San Jose, Richmond, and the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, he registered a combined 11-8 record and 2.93 ERA with 111 strikeouts across 119+23 innings pitched. [6] On November 18, 2016, the Giants added Slania to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [7] [8]

On June 28, 2017, following an injury to Mark Melancon, Slania was promoted to the major leagues for the first time. [9] He made his MLB debut on June 30, tossing a scoreless inning of relief against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and was optioned down to Triple-A the following day. [10] On November 20, Slania was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to Triple-A Sacramento. [11]

Slania spent the 2018 season with Double-A Richmond, posting a 1-3 record and 2.43 ERA with 69 strikeouts in 70+13 innings pitched across 47 appearances. Slania was released by the Giants organization on March 18, 2019. [12]

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. "Dan Slania - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  4. "Dan Slania Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  5. Star, Tyler Hansen Special to the Arizona Daily. "Ex-Salpointe Lancer Dan Slania enjoying new role as starter in minors".
  6. "Slania hopes to build off strong 2016 season". mlb.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  7. "Giants protect five from Rule 5, add to 40-man roster". November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  8. "Players Added To The 40-Man". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  9. "Giants Place Mark Melancon On 10-Day DL". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  10. "Giants call up Chris Stratton, option Dan Slania". thesportsleader.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  11. "Giants Designate Micah Johnson, Orlando Calixte". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
  12. "Dan Slania Player Card". baseballprospectus.com. Retrieved June 13, 2025.
Dan Slania
Pitcher
Born: (1992-05-24) May 24, 1992 (age 33)
Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 30, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants
Last MLB appearance
June 30, 2017, for the San Francisco Giants