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John Danks

Free Agent
High Level
MLB
Years
2003-2016 (2007-2016)
Proper Name
John William Danks
Positions
P (346)
Positions
P
Height / Weight
6-1 / 210
Bats / Throws
Left / Left
Birthdate
April 15,1985
High School
Round Rock (Round Rock,TX)
Drafted/Signed
2003-1-9-Texas Rangers
Signing Bonus
$ 2,100,000
Service Time
9.041 (2016)
MLB Debut
April 8,2007
MLBAM ID
433579
Retrosheet#
dankj001
More Player Information
Stat Capsulew-lggssviphsoerawhip
MLB Career79-10424724701,503.1153311024.381.35

[Player Notes]

Brother of Jordan Danks[2003] Gatorade Player of the Year for Texas ... 1st Round Draft Pick (#9 overall) by the Texas Rangers[2004] Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)[2012] Opening day starter for the Chicago White SoxMore Notes

Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#agewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2003Arizona RangersArizRkTEX-18100.69530002013.063104221000.774.150.002.7715.232.085.50
2003Spokane IndiansNwstA-TEX-18028.53550000012.212121207130001.508.530.004.979.248.531.86
2004Clinton LumberKingsMidwATEX3219322.171480026049.2381712414641011.056.890.722.5411.603.084.57
2004Stockton PortsCalifA+TEX3219145.2413130000055.0623832526483011.6010.150.824.257.856.221.85
2005Bakersfield BlazeCalifA+TEX-20332.5010100000057.2501816516531021.147.800.782.508.272.813.31
2005Frisco RoughRidersTexAATEX35204105.4918170001098.111766601234853051.5410.711.103.117.786.042.50
2006Frisco RoughRidersTexAATEX1521544.1513130000069.17438321122823001.389.611.432.8610.644.933.73
2006Oklahoma RedHawksPCLAAATEX2021454.3314130001070.26743341134722001.438.531.404.339.175.482.12
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA50226135.50262600000139.0160928528541093041.5410.361.813.507.065.962.02
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA50231293.32333300000195.0182747215571597041.238.400.692.637.343.422.79
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA502413113.77323210000200.1184898428731491051.288.271.263.286.694.002.04
2010Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA502515113.72323211000213.0189938818701622141.227.990.762.966.853.932.31
2011Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA-26102.0022000009.09222260001.229.002.002.006.002.003.00
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA50268124.33272721000170.1182898219461356071.349.621.002.437.134.702.93
2012Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA-27002.2511000004.04310110001.259.000.002.252.256.751.00
2012Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5027345.70990000053.2573534723305011.499.561.173.865.035.871.30
2013Birmingham BaronsSouAACHA-28102.5711000007.05221110000.866.431.291.291.292.571.00
2013Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA5128103.45330000015.21386112140021.607.470.576.898.044.601.17
2013Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA50284144.75222200000138.115181732827893041.299.821.821.765.795.273.30
2014Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA502911114.74323200000193.220510610225741297091.449.531.163.445.994.931.74
2015Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA50307154.71303021000177.21951049324561248131.419.881.222.846.285.272.21
2016Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5031047.25440000022.1282018511161001.7511.282.014.436.458.061.45
2003Rk,A-Total--TEX----124.561080020025.2181513011351001.136.310.003.8612.275.263.18
2004A+,ATotal--TEX----463.78272100620104.210055449401124021.348.600.773.449.634.732.80
2005A+,AATotal--TEX----7134.38282700100156.0167847617501384071.399.630.982.887.964.852.76
2006AAA,AATotal--TEX----994.24272600100140.0141816622561545001.419.061.413.609.905.212.75
2007MLBTotal--CHA----6135.50262600000139.0160928528541093041.5410.361.813.507.065.962.02
2008MLBTotal--CHA----1293.32333300000195.0182747215571597041.238.400.692.637.343.422.79
2009MLBTotal--CHA----13113.77323210000200.1184898428731491051.288.271.263.286.694.002.04
2010MLBTotal--CHA----15113.72323211000213.0189938818701622141.227.990.762.966.853.932.31
2011AAATotal--CHA----102.0022000009.09222260001.229.002.002.006.002.003.00
2011MLBTotal--CHA----8124.33272721000170.1182898219461356071.349.621.002.437.134.702.93
2012AAATotal--CHA----002.2511000004.04310110001.259.000.002.252.256.751.00
2012MLBTotal--CHA----345.70990000053.2573534723305011.499.561.173.865.035.871.30
2013AA,AAATotal--CHA----203.18440000022.218108213150021.377.150.795.165.963.971.15
2013MLBTotal--CHA----4144.75222200000138.115181732827893041.299.821.821.765.795.273.30
2014MLBTotal--CHA----11114.74323200000193.220510610225741297091.449.531.163.445.994.931.74
2015MLBTotal--CHA----7154.71303021000177.21951049324561248131.419.881.222.846.285.272.21
2016MLBTotal--CHA----047.25440000022.1282018511161001.7511.282.014.436.458.061.45
Tot:MLB (10 yrs)MLB791044.38247247630001503.115337837311974911102432411.359.181.182.946.604.692.24
Tot:AL (10 yrs)AL791044.38247247630001503.115337837311974911102432411.359.181.182.946.604.692.24
Tot:Minors (7 yrs)Minors24304.099989001020462.045725021052173461140111.368.901.013.378.984.872.66
Tot:AAA (4 yrs)AAA653.9020190010099.19356431449932021.438.431.274.448.435.071.90
Tot:AA (3 yrs)AA10144.84323100100174.21961069424571686051.4510.101.242.948.665.462.95
Tot:A+ (2 yrs)A+473.83232300000112.2112564810421014031.378.950.803.368.074.472.40
Tot:A (1 yrs)A322.171480062049.2381712414641011.056.890.722.5411.603.084.57
Tot:A- (1 yrs)A-028.53550000012.212121207130001.508.530.004.979.248.531.86
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk100.69530020013.063104221000.774.150.002.7715.232.085.50

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5022P120000000002000000200.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5023P360100000012000011701.167.286.167.453.167.000.25014.2928.572.000.00
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5024P120000000001010000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.330.000.00
2010Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5025P130000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.330.000.00
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5026p130000000000000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2012Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5027P930000000000000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.000.000.00
2013Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5028P2220000000001020000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0025.000.000.00
2014Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA5029P3230100000001000001301.333.333.333.666.000.000.5000.0033.330.000.00
2007MLBTotal--CHA------120000000002000000200.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.00AL2007
2008MLBTotal--CHA------360100000012000011701.167.286.167.452.167.000.25014.2928.572.00AL2008
2009MLBTotal--CHA------120000000001010000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.33AL2009
2010MLBTotal--CHA------130000000001000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0033.33AL2010
2011MLBTotal--CHA------130000000000000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL2011
2012MLBTotal--CHA------930000000000000000300.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.000.00AL2012
2013MLBTotal--CHA------2220000000001020000400.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.0025.00AL2013
2014MLBTotal--CHA------3230100000001000001301.333.333.333.667.000.000.5000.0033.33AL2014
Tot:MLB (8 yrs)MLB702402000000180300122802.083.120.083.203.042.000.1253.5728.578.00
Tot:AL (8 yrs)AL702402000000180300122802.083.120.083.203.042.000.1253.5728.578.00

Other Pitching Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagewleraggscgshogfgrsviphrerhrbbsowpbkhbwhiph9hr9bb9so9ra9so_bb
2006Texas RangersMLB Spring TrainingSpring21003.0021000106.04221420001.336.001.506.003.003.000.50
2007Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring22215.91730004021.1251514310160001.6410.551.274.226.756.331.60
2008Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring23024.94660000023.2241513310230001.449.131.143.808.755.702.30
2008Chicago White SoxDivision SeriesPlayoffs23104.0511000006.27331370001.509.451.354.059.454.052.33
2009Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring24000.00000000031.025001000010.817.260.290.000.000.000.00
2010Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring25214.15770000030.1301514312231001.388.900.893.566.824.451.92
2011Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring26223.04660000026.220119413160101.246.751.354.395.403.711.23
2012Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring27044.09510004022.020141009102001.328.180.003.684.095.731.11
2013Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring280216.36440000011.02721205541002.9122.094.094.093.2717.180.80
2014Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring29112.96550000024.12210819132021.278.140.373.334.813.701.44
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Player pitching statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Other Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2007Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring22210000000001000000100.000.000.000.000.000.000.0000.00100.000.000.00
2009Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring24220000000010010010400.000.333.000.333.500.000.00025.000.000.000.00
2010Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring25801000000010000000100.0001.000.0001.000.000.000.000100.000.000.000.00
2011Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring261427383005201800000112835.296.321.407.728.222.111.4213.5728.578.000.00
2012Chicago White SoxMLB Spring TrainingSpring275101000200000000011011.0001.0001.0002.000.000.0001.0000.000.000.000.00
Tot:Spring (5 Yrs)Spring3131493007203901001123536.290.353.387.740.258.097.4098.5725.713.00
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
2003Spokane IndiansNwstA-18P5--020022001.0000.40.000.006.6100.09
2003Arizona RangersArizRk18P5--00101000.0000.00.000.008.9100.014
2004Stockton PortsCalifA+19P13--5620131100.8460.80.000.009.3100.015
2004Clinton LumberKingsMidwA19P14--160177001.0000.50.000.0010.1100.012
2005Frisco RoughRidersTexAA20P18--41712222100.9551.20.000.0012.9100.08
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
2003Arizona RangersArizRkTEX1838181-5Pedro Lopez--Lost in Finals
2003Spokane IndiansNwstA-TEX1850261-5Darryl Kennedy--League Champions
2004Clinton LumberKingsMidwATEX1974644-14Carlos Subero--Lost in Semi-Finals
2004Stockton PortsCalifA+TEX1972683-13Arnold Beyeler--Lost in 1st Round
2005Bakersfield BlazeCalifA+TEX2068724-10Arnold Beyeler--dnq
2005Frisco RoughRidersTexAATEX2058824-18Darryl Kennedy--dnq
2006Frisco RoughRidersTexAATEX2172683-13Darryl Kennedy---
2006Oklahoma RedHawksPCLAAATEX2174702-14Mike Boulanger, Tim Ireland---
2007Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2272904-26Ozzie Guillen380,000dnq
2008Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2389741-33Ozzie Guillen400,000Lost in 1st Round (Rays)
2009Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2479833-32Ozzie Guillen520,000dnq
2010Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2588742-32Ozzie Guillen3,450,000dnq
2011Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA2669743-2Joe McEwing--dnq
2011Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2679833-27Ozzie Guillen, Don Cooper6,000,000dnq
2012Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA2783611-1Joel Skinner--Lost in Finals
2012Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2785772-9Robin Ventura2,000,000dnq
2013Birmingham BaronsSouAACHA2877632-1Julio Vinas--League Champions
2013Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA2865783-3Joel Skinner--dnq
2013Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2863995-22Robin Ventura15,750,000dnq
2014Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2973894-32Robin Ventura15,750,000dnq
2015Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3076864-30Robin Ventura15,750,0009.000dnq
2016Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3178844-4Robin Ventura14,250,0009.041dnq
22 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2017-03-20Released by BravesNoFree Agt
2016-12-09Signed to Minor League ContractAtlanta BravesNoMinors
2016-05-14Released by White SoxNoFree Agt
2016-05-06Designated for AssignmentChicago White SoxNoDFA
2013-05-24Activated from DLChicago White SoxYesActive
2013-05-07Assigned to Charlotte (AAA) for rehabChicago White SoxCharlotte (AAA)YesDL-15
2013-05-03Assigned to Birmingham (AA) for rehabChicago White SoxBirmingham (AA)YesDL-15
2013-03-26DL-15 Sore left shoulderChicago White SoxYesDL-15
2012-11-30Activated from DLChicago White SoxYesActive
2012-08-11Transferred to 60-day DLChicago White SoxCharlotte (AAA)NoDL-60
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Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
2004Baseball AmericaMLBTexas Rangers80View Rankings
2004Baseball AmericaTeamTexas Rangers2View Rankings
2005Baseball AmericaMLBTexas Rangers59View Rankings
2005Baseball AmericaTeamTexas Rangers2View Rankings
2006Baseball AmericaMLBTexas Rangers59View Rankings
2006Baseball AmericaTeamTexas Rangers2View Rankings
2007Baseball AmericaMLBChicago White Sox56View Rankings
2007Baseball AmericaTeamTexas Rangers1View Rankings
8 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
2003Texas Rangers2,100,000Signing Bonus
2007Chicago White Sox22380,000--2,824,751380,000
2008Chicago White Sox23400,000216552,925,679390,000
2009Chicago White Sox24520,000185102,996,106400,000
2010Chicago White Sox253,450,000102443,014,572400,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2010-2010 ($3.45m) [Avoids arbitration] [2010-01-19]
2011Chicago White Sox266,000,00081443,095,183414,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2011-2011 ($6m) [Avoids arbitration] [2011-01-18]
2012Chicago White Sox272,000,000123403,213,479480,000Signed to 5-year contract for 2012-2016 ($65m) [Extension] [2011-12-21]
2013Chicago White Sox2815,750,0002363,386,212490,000
2014Chicago White Sox2915,750,0001433,818,923500,000
2015Chicago White Sox3015,750,0001493,952,252507,5009.000
2016Chicago White Sox3114,250,0001643,966,020507,5009.041
11 season(s)$76,350,000Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Strikeouts
46
Walks
52
Hittable
46
SO/BB
53
vsPower
46
Hitting
0
Durability
63
Team
.498

[Career Highlights]

[2003]  Drafted by the Texas Rangers in Round #1 (#9) out of Round Rock (Round Rock,TX) ... Signing Scout: Randy Taylor ... Played for Arizona Rangers (Rk) ... Played for Spokane Indians (A-) ... High School All-American - 2nd Team ... Gatorade Player of the Year for Texas
[2004]  Played for Clinton LumberKings (A) ... Played for Stockton Ports (A+) ... Participated in the All-Star Weekend Futures Game (US Team)
[2005]  Played for Bakersfield Blaze (A+) ... Played for Frisco RoughRiders (AA) ... Finished top 10 in Tex in Losses, Strikeouts per 9 Innings
[2006]  Played for Frisco RoughRiders (AA) ... Played for Oklahoma RedHawks (AAA)
[2007]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Losses, Home Runs Allowed
[2008]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played in Division Series for Chicago White Sox ... Chicago White Sox Player of the Year ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, Games Started, Hits per 9 Innings, Home Runs per 9 Innings
[2009]  Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB) ... Finished top 10 in AL in Earned Run Average, Home Runs Allowed, Walks Allowed, Hits per 9 Innings
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