Daniel Schlereth

Daniel Robert Schlereth (born May 9, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers. He is currently the pitching coach for the Western Michigan Broncos.

Daniel Schlereth
Schlereth pitching for the Detroit Tigers in 2011
Pitcher
Born: (1986-05-09) May 9, 1986
Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 29, 2009, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
Last MLB appearance
April 21, 2012, for the Detroit Tigers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record5–6
Earned run average4.35
Strikeouts91
Teams

Early years

Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before moving to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He is a graduate of Highlands Ranch High School. During his senior year, he struck out a school record 19 batters in a single game. He was named to the top 50 All-Star game players his senior year. He also played quarterback for the football team and broke the school rushing record in a single season by a QB and had the longest run from scrimmage in school history, 96 yards. He was named Colorado Gatorade Offensive Player of the Year his senior season.[1]

College career

Schlereth attended UNLV for one season as a member of the baseball team, but did not appear in any games. He then transferred to the University of Arizona, where he pitched for three seasons. During his time at Arizona, he pitched alongside former Detroit Tigers teammate Ryan Perry.

Professional career

Arizona Diamondbacks

Schlereth was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 8th round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign. He then was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks 26th overall in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] He made his major league debut in a relief appearance against the Atlanta Braves on May 29, 2009, throwing a perfect inning.

Detroit Tigers

On December 9, 2009, Schlereth and Max Scherzer were traded to the Detroit Tigers as part of a three-team trade that brought Ian Kennedy and Edwin Jackson to the Diamondbacks.[3] Schlereth spent the first half of the 2010 season with the Toledo Mud Hens, posting a 2.83 ERA and 45 strikeouts. He was called up by the Tigers on July 2, 2010, to replace Fu-Te Ni on the roster, who was sent down two days earlier.[4] On August 15, 2011, Schlereth gave up Jim Thome's 600th home run against the Twins at Comerica Park. On November 30, 2012, the Tigers non-tendered Schlereth's contract, making him a free agent.[5] He was then traded back to the Detroit Tigers from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash, on June 24, 2014, and was assigned to the Detroit Tigers Triple a team, The Toledo Mud Hens.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 19, 2012, Schlereth was signed to minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles with an invitation to spring training.[6]

Pittsburgh Pirates

Schlereth signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on December 18, 2013.

Return to Detroit

On June 24, 2014, the Tigers reacquired Schlereth from Pittsburgh in exchange for cash considerations, and was assigned to the Detroit Tigers' Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens.[7] He posted a 4.50 ERA in 17 games with the Mud Hens. On January 14, 2015, the Tigers signed Schlereth to a minor league contract.[8]

Toronto Blue Jays

On January 18, 2016, Schlereth signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[9] He was released on June 30.[10]

St. Louis Cardinals

On December 12, 2016, Schlereth signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals that included an invitation to spring training.[11] He was released on March 27, 2017.

Miami Marlins

On April 9, 2017, Schlereth signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.

Long Island Ducks

On May 6, 2018, Schlereth signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Seattle Mariners

On June 2, 2018, Schlereth's contract was purchased by the Seattle Mariners.[12] He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.

Boston Red Sox

On January 14, 2019, Schlereth signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox.[13] He was released on March 21, 2019.

Sugar Land Skeeters

On May 31, 2019, Schlereth signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He became a free agent following the season.

Coaching career

On February 21, 2022, Schlereth was named manager for the Joliet Slammers of the Frontier League.[14]

On August 22, 2022, it was announced that Schlereth would be joining Western Michigan University as the team's pitching coach for the 2023 season.[15]

Personal life

Schlereth's father, Mark, was a professional football player who spent twelve seasons in the NFL with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos, and was a starting guard on three Super Bowl championship teams.[16] The elder Schlereth was born and raised in Anchorage and played college football at Idaho; he is currently an NFL analyst on ESPN, and co-host of the morning edition of Denver's sports radio show, 104.3 The Fan.

Schlereth was married on November 14, 2010, to his longtime girlfriend, Breanne Workman, a collegiate gymnast at Arizona. They have two daughters and one son.

Repertoire

Schlereth predominantly is a two-pitch pitcher. He features a curveball in the high 70s and a fastball in the low 90s.[17]

References
  1. Arizona Wildcats Webpage. "Daniel Schlereth Career". Arizona University. Archived from the original on July 26, 2010. Retrieved May 3, 2011.
  2. Rooney, Pat (June 5, 2008). "Schlereth taken 26th overall". Rockymountainnews.com. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  3. Hoch, Bryan (March 19, 2010). "Granderson joins Yanks in three-way trade". MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  4. Beck, Jason (July 2, 2010). "Tigers recall Schlereth for bullpen depth". MLB.com. Retrieved July 2, 2010.
  5. Lefty reliever Schlereth non-tendered by Tigers MLB.com, November 30, 2012
  6. Ghiroli, Brittney (December 19, 2012). "Orioles sign trio of players to Minors deals". MLB.com. Retrieved December 19, 2012.
  7. Beck, Jason (June 25, 2014). "Tigers reacquire Schlereth in deal with Bucs". MLB.com. Retrieved June 25, 2014.
  8. Fenech, Anthony (January 14, 2015). "Daniel Schlereth returns to Tigers on minor-league deal". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved January 14, 2015.
  9. Todd, Jeff (January 18, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/18/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 18, 2016.
  10. "Eastern League Transactions". MiLB.com. p. June 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  11. "Cardinals Sign 3 Players to Minor League Contracts". stlouis.cbslocal.com. December 12, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  12. Byrne, Connor (June 2, 2018). "Minor MLB Transactions: 6/2/18". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
  13. Todd, Jeff (January 15, 2019). "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/14/19". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved January 15, 2019.
  14. "FRONTIER LEAGUE'S JOLIET SLAMMERS HIRE NEW FIELD MANAGER". jolietslammers.com. 21 February 2022.
  15. "Former Detroit Tiger Schlereth Announced as Volunteer Assistant". wmubroncos.com. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 2023-03-05.
  16. "Younger Schlereth armed for baseball success". Rockymountainnews.com. February 21, 2008. Retrieved August 18, 2010.
  17. "Daniel Schlereth » Statistics » Pitching". Fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
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