Tyler Danish Stats & Scouting Report

IP	13.2
ERA	1.32
WHIP	.8
BB/9	3.29
SO/9	8.56

Full name Tyler Michael Danish
Born 09/12/1994 in Brandon, FL
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Durant
Debut 06/11/2016
Drafted in the 2nd round (55th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2013 (signed for $1,001,800).

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Scouts agree Danish has been Florida's top prep pitcher this year--an indication that it's a down year in the Sunshine State. Because while Danish has filthy stuff, he doesn't fit the profile scouts are looking for in the usually talent-rich state's top pitcher. Listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds but thought to be shorter and heavier, Danish has attacked hitters all spring with two plus pitches. His fastball comes in at 90-93 mph with heavy sink and late life, thanks in part to an arm slot comparable to that of big leaguer Jake Peavy. He produces a hard slurve from that slot and varies his arm slot with that and his changeup when necessary, showing a strong feel for his secondary stuff. The Florida recruit has a bit of a head whack in his delivery, which is smoother now but still has more effort than a typical starter. He's also a 6-foot righty, a tough profile to run up a draft board. His competitiveness and feel for pitching should still put him in the first five rounds, where his Florida commitment starts to come into play.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

The White Sox have a reputation for promoting prospects quickly, and despite being one of the youngest players in each league, Danish has held his own at each step of the way. He earned a quick promotion to high Class A in 2014, his full-season debut, and then logged 142 innings at Double-A Birmingham as a 20-year-old in 2015. Danish pitched well enough at to receive a brief major league stint in the Chicago bullpen in 2016. Evaluators feel Danish is at his best when he's pitching at 87-91 mph with plus sink. He is capable of throwing harder than that, but his fastball doesn't play as well when he's reaching back for extra velocity. His best offspeed pitch is his changeup, an above-average to plus offering with late fade and plus depth. Danish also throws a near-average slider and a shorter cutter in the mid-80s in addition to a get-me-over curveball. His cadre of weapons and pitch-to-contact mentality fit the starting-pitcher prototype. He has enough command and pitchability to profile as a No. 5 starter.
Mental toughness drew the White Sox to Danish, whose father died of colon cancer in late 2010 while serving a prison sentence for fraud. Chicago pushed Danish to Double-A Birmingham in 2015, where at age 20 he worked as the Southern League's youngest starter. He throws the best changeup in the system, and the pitch receives a double-plus grade from some scouts for its late, split-like action. Danish pitches at 89-91 mph and tops out at 93, generating ferocious sink on a fastball he delivers from a low three-quarters arm slot. The White Sox expected Danish to develop more velocity as he matured, but that hasn't materialized. His upper-70s slider shows average potential on some nights, giving him a chance for three pitches, though his control and command need to improve after allowing the highest opponent average (.311) in the SL. Danish seeks early-count contact with his sinker and has a ceiling of back-end starter or groundball-oriented reliever.
A year after signing for just over $1 million, Danish led the White Sox system with a 2.08 ERA, nearly a run better than any other qualifier, while reaching high Class A Winston-Salem in his first full season. It's a continuation of the success he had in high school, where he didn't give up a run as a prep senior. The White Sox love Danish's toughness and competitiveness on the mound, and his stuff ain't bad either. He's physically maxed out and pitches with a low arm slot that his present strength allows him to repeat while staying on top of the ball, driving it down in the strike zone. He gets extension out front that helps his 88-93 mph sinker and upper-70s slider have late life. He locates both pitches well, allowing him to rack up impressive groundball rates. His changeup, a below-average pitch as an amateur, now ranks as the best in the organization, flashing above-average. Danish is still learning to use it. He keeps the ball in the ballpark and attacks hitters aggressively, with no fear. Danish's ceiling is that of a back-of-therotation starter if not aggressive reliever. The White Sox believe he'll be a big leaguer, though, and his makeup ranks among the best in the organization. Danish is on the fast track and will jump to Double-A Birmingham as a 20-year-old in 2015.
A first-team BA High School All-American, Danish had one of the best campaigns of any prep player in 2013, pitching 94 innings in Florida's highest classification without giving up an earned run. He signed for $1,001,800 as the 55th overall pick. Danish has overcome the loss of his father Mike, who died of cancer just after Christmas in 2010 while serving a prison sentence for fraud. Scouts love how Danish pitches with purpose and never gives in, often comparing him with Jake Peavy for his toughness, size and low release point. The White Sox compare him more with a pitcher they drafted, Daniel Hudson, because of the low three-quarters arm slot and sinker/slider repertoire. Danish's low-90s fastball features heavy sink, and his plus slider has late break. He got plenty of groundballs in his debut at Rookie-level Bristol, even at times with his developing changeup, which is below-average for now. Danish has enough athleticism to repeat his high-maintenance, energetic delivery, though some scouts say it features too much effort for him to remain in the rotation. Danish's slot may evoke Daniel Hudson, but his stuff says Tim Hudson, if he can hold up physically. The White Sox will put him on the fast track, starting him back at low Class A Kannapolis in 2014, but likely getting him to Double-A Birmingham by the end of the year if he pitches well.

Draft Prospects

Scouts agree Danish has been Florida's top prep pitcher this year--an indication that it's a down year in the Sunshine State. Because while Danish has filthy stuff, he doesn't fit the profile scouts are looking for in the usually talent-rich state's top pitcher. Listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds but thought to be shorter and heavier, Danish has attacked hitters all spring with two plus pitches. His fastball comes in at 90-93 mph with heavy sink and late life, thanks in part to an arm slot comparable to that of big leaguer Jake Peavy. He produces a hard slurve from that slot and varies his arm slot with that and his changeup when necessary, showing a strong feel for his secondary stuff. The Florida recruit has a bit of a head whack in his delivery, which is smoother now but still has more effort than a typical starter. He's also a 6-foot righty, a tough profile to run up a draft board. His competitiveness and feel for pitching should still put him in the first five rounds, where his Florida commitment starts to come into play.

Minor League Top Prospects

The first high school pitcher from the 2013 draft to reach high Class A, Danish played the entire season at age 19. He had little trouble adjusting to the speed of the game at Winston-Salem following his promotion from low Class A Kannapolis, where he went 3-0, 0.71 in seven starts. Winston-Salem manager Tommy Thompson said Danish's "presence was very well received" once he joined the Dash. "He's very young, but he was able to work in his sinker, slider and changeup," he said. "He's one of the best pitchers I've seen in 30 years at fielding his position. He was just a joy to be around." The White Sox signed Danish for $1 million to sway him away from Florida. He draws comparisons with Jake Peavy for his low three-quarters arm slot and 6-foot frame. He attacks the zone with a low-90s sinker and plus slider, generating an extreme rate of groundballs.
After not allowing an earned run in 93 spring innings, Danish was the top Florida prep pitcher drafted in 2013. He was one of the draft?s most polarizing high school pitchers because his electric stuff comes from a smaller frame and unconventional delivery. While Danish is listed at 6-foot-2, most evaluators don?t think he?s that tall. One pitching coach described his delivery by saying, ?His arm is very violent. His tempo is ultra-fast. Sometimes you think, ?Slow down.? ? Danish has a short-striding, arm-heavy delivery and throws from a low three-quarters slot. But at his best he sits 90-93 mph and touches 94 with vicious, late sink. He produced a near 3.6-to-1 groundout-to-flyout ratio in the Appy League. His athleticism also gives him average or better control. A late-breaking slider is a potentially plus secondary weapon, and his developing changeup also flashed plus, so he has the package to start if his delivery will allow it. He?s diligent, hard-working and competitive.

Career Transactions

RHP Tyler Danish assigned to Olmecas de Tabasco.
Albuquerque Isotopes released RHP Tyler Danish.
Albuquerque Isotopes transferred RHP Tyler Danish to the Development List.
Albuquerque Isotopes activated RHP Tyler Danish.
Albuquerque Isotopes transferred RHP Tyler Danish to the Development List.
RHP Tyler Danish assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Colorado Rockies signed free agent RHP Tyler Danish to a minor league contract.
Olmecas de Tabasco released RHP Tyler Danish.
Olmecas de Tabasco signed free agent RHP Tyler Danish.
Rochester Red Wings released RHP Tyler Danish.
Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Tyler Danish to a minor league contract.
RHP Tyler Danish assigned to Rochester Red Wings.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Tyler Danish.
RHP Tyler Danish assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.