John Danks, baseball player, 2007-2016

John Danks

Born: 4/15/1985 in Austin, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2007-04-08 | Final Game: 2016-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: John William Danks

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Biography

John Danks, born in 1985, was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 2007 until 2016. Known for his solid left-handed delivery and competitive spirit, Danks made a significant impact during his tenure in Major League Baseball. He recorded a career win-loss record of 79-104 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.38 over his career. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he amassed a total of 1,102 strikeouts, showcasing his talent for overpowering hitters with his pitching arsenal. Danks began his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, where he was a key part of the team's rotation during the late 2000s and early 2010s. He contributed to the team's pitching depth during a period when the White Sox were competitive in the American League. Despite facing challenges with injuries throughout his career, Danks' perseverance and dedication to the game resonated with fans and teammates alike. His legacy remains as a testament to the hard work and determination required to succeed in the demanding world of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
79 104 247 247 6 3 0 1503.3 1533 731 197 491 1102 4.38 0

Career ERA 4.38 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 7.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2007 CHW AL 6 13 26 26 0 0 0 139.0 160 85 54 109 5.50 4.47 (-23%) -
2008 CHW AL 12 9 33 33 0 0 0 195.0 182 72 57 159 3.32 4.32 (+23%) -
2009 CHW AL 13 11 32 32 1 0 0 200.3 184 84 73 149 3.77 4.32 (+13%) -
2010 CHW AL 15 11 32 32 1 1 0 213.0 189 88 70 162 3.72 4.08 (+9%) -
2011 CHW AL 8 12 27 27 2 1 0 170.3 182 82 46 135 4.33 3.94 (-10%) -
2012 CHW AL 3 4 9 9 0 0 0 53.7 57 34 23 30 5.70 4.01 (-42%) -
2013 CHW AL 4 14 22 22 0 0 0 138.3 151 73 27 89 4.75 3.87 (-23%) -
2014 CHW AL 11 11 32 32 0 0 0 193.7 205 102 74 129 4.74 3.74 (-27%) -
2015 CHW AL 7 15 30 30 2 1 0 177.7 195 93 56 124 4.71 3.96 (-19%) -
2016 CHW AL 0 4 4 4 0 0 0 22.3 28 18 11 16 7.25 4.19 (-73%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
247 24 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.083 0.120 0.083 0.203 0.0

Career AVG .083 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 67.6% below league average.

Career OBP .120 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 62.9% below league average.

Career SLG .083 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 79.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.203 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 72.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2007 CHW AL 26 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CHW AL 33 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2009 CHW AL 32 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CHW AL 32 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CHW AL 27 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2012 CHW AL 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 CHW AL 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHW AL 32 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CHW AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2008 ALDS2 CHA 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 0 1 1 0 6.7 7 3 3 7 4.05

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2008 ALDS2 CHA 1 0 1 1 0 6.7 7 3 3 7 4.05

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 247 247 55 216 10 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2007 CHA P 26 26 5 17 1 1
2008 CHA P 33 33 12 28 0 1
2009 CHA P 32 32 7 33 2 1
2010 CHA P 32 32 5 35 0 4
2011 CHA P 27 27 4 30 0 1
2012 CHA P 9 9 3 13 3 0
2013 CHA P 22 22 8 13 0 1
2014 CHA P 32 32 4 24 1 0
2015 CHA P 30 30 6 20 3 1
2016 CHA P 4 4 1 3 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 247

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 CHA AL $15,750,000
2015 CHA AL $15,750,000
2014 CHA AL $14,250,000
2013 CHA AL $15,750,000
2012 CHA AL $2,000,000
2011 CHA AL $6,000,000
2010 CHA AL $3,450,000
2009 CHA AL $520,000
2008 CHA AL $400,000
2007 CHA AL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $74,250,000