Dan Black (baseball)

Dan Black
Black with the New Orleans Zephyrs in 2016
First baseman
Born: (1987-07-02) July 2, 1987 (age 37)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Batted: Switch
Threw: Right
KBO debut
June 4, 2015, for the KT Wiz
Last KBO appearance
October 5, 2015, for the KT Wiz
KBO statistics
(through 2015)
Batting average.333
Home runs12
RBI32
Teams
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
WBSC Premier12
Silver medal – second place 2015 Tokyo Team

Daniel David Black (born July 2, 1987) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in the KBO League for the KT Wiz in 2015.

Career

Purdue

Black played college baseball at Purdue University from 2007 to 2009.[1] During his career he hit 36 home runs.[1] In 2008, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[2] Black was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 35th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft,[3] but did not sign and returned to Purdue.

Chicago White Sox

Black was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 14th round of the 2009 MLB Draft.[4] Black played in the White Sox minor league organization from 2009 to 2015.[5]

KT Wiz

He was released by the White Sox on May 28, 2015 so that he could sign with the KT Wiz of the KBO League.[6]

Miami Marlins

On December 24, 2015, Black signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization that included an invitation to Spring Training.[7] He was released by the Marlins on May 26, 2016.

Diablos Rojos del Mexico

On June 7, 2016, Black signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on September 23, 2016.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Dan Black - Baseball". Purdue University Athletics. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  2. ^ "2008 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "2008 Baseball Draft by Baseball Almanac". www.baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  4. ^ Ex-Carmel player Dan Black getting his shot in Triple-A
  5. ^ a b "Dan Black Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  6. ^ KT Wiz sign minor league infielder Dan Black Archived 2015-05-29 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ "Source: Dan Black Agrees to Sign Minor League Deal with Marlins". 12 December 2015.