Danny Salazar
Born: 1/11/1990 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2013-07-11 | Final Game: 2019-08-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Daniel Dariel Salazar
Biography
Danny Salazar was a talented right-handed pitcher whose career spanned from 2013 to 2019. Born in 1990, Salazar made a significant impact in Major League Baseball, particularly known for his explosive fastball and sharp breaking pitches. He played a pivotal role as a member of the Cleveland Indians' pitching rotation, where he showcased his abilities and earned an All-Star selection during his career. Salazar finished with a record of 38-34 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.82, complementing this with a total of 688 strikeouts.
Throughout his career, Salazar was recognized for his electric pitching style and ability to miss bats, making him a formidable presence on the mound. He demonstrated resilience and competitiveness, often rising to challenges in high-pressure situations. Although he did not achieve a save during his career, his contributions were primarily as a starter, where he was instrumental in the Indians' efforts during his tenure. Salazar's career unfolded during a time when pitching was increasingly emphasized in the game, and he left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike before retiring in 2019.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 34 | 109 | 105 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 591.3 | 536 | 251 | 75 | 213 | 688 | 3.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 44 | 18 | 15 | 65 | 3.12 | 922.7 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 6 | 8 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 110.0 | 117 | 52 | 35 | 120 | 4.25 | 611.6 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 14 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 185.0 | 156 | 71 | 53 | 195 | 3.45 | 1665.1 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 11 | 6 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137.3 | 121 | 59 | 63 | 161 | 3.87 | 1601.1 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 5 | 6 | 23 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 103.0 | 94 | 49 | 44 | 145 | 4.28 | 2313.9 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 30 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 25 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | CLE | AL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 8.7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 3.12 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6.75 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 109 | 105 | 25 | 39 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CLE | P | 10 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | CLE | P | 20 | 20 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | CLE | P | 30 | 30 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | CLE | P | 25 | 25 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | CLE | P | 23 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | CLE | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 109 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Pitcher of the Month | June |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | AL | $536,200 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $501,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,037,700 | ||