John Danks

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200+13 innings. [6] He set career highs in the 2010 season in wins (15), innings (213) and strikeouts (162). [6]

The 2011 season saw Danks struggle through injury, as he made only 27 starts. He finished with a record of 8–12 and a 4.33 ERA in 170+13 innings. [6]

On December 29, 2011, Danks agreed to terms with the White Sox on a five-year, $65 million deal, which took him through his final arbitration eligible season and his first four free agency years. Danks made $8 million in 2012 and $14.25 million from 2013 to 2016. [9]

On May 25, 2012, Danks was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. [10] That injury turned out to be season-ending, as he had surgery on August 6 on his left shoulder to "explore and correct issues" found there. He was hoping to come back in late September, but instead opted towards having the surgery so he could be ready for 2013 spring training. [11] In nine starts with Chicago, he went 3–4 with a 5.70 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 53.2 innings. [6]

Danks on the mound in Seattle in 2015 John Danks pitching against the Mariners.jpg
Danks on the mound in Seattle in 2015

On August 25, 2013, Danks was the winning pitcher during a 5–2 victory over the Texas Rangers. During that game his brother, Jordan Danks, hit a go-ahead home run. According to Elias Sports Bureau, it was the first time since June 5, 1955, that a player homered in support of his brother pitching, when Kansas City Athletics catcher Billy Shantz homered in support of his brother Bobby Shantz. [12] Overall, Danks struggled through injury once again as he finished with a 4–14 record with a 4.75 ERA in 22 starts. [6] In 2014, Danks was healthy throughout the season for the first time since 2010. He finished with a record of 11–11 with a 4.74 ERA in 32 starts. [6]

In 2015, Danks pitched through the worst season of his career since his rookie season as he finished with a career worst 7–15 record with a 4.71 ERA in 30 starts. [6]

On May 3, 2016, Danks was designated for assignment after struggling early in the 2016 season with a 7.25 ERA after four starts. [13]

Atlanta Braves

Danks signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves in December 2016. [14] He was released on March 20, 2017. [15]

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John Danks
John Danks 2008.jpg
Danks with the Chicago White Sox
Pitcher
Born: (1985-04-15) April 15, 1985 (age 39)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 8, 2007, for the Chicago White Sox
Last MLB appearance
April 28, 2016, for the Chicago White Sox