Daniel Schlereth
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Daniel Robert Schlereth (born May 9, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher who works as a free agent.
He has appeared in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Detroit Tigers.
Early years
Schlereth was born in Anchorage, Alaska, before heading to Highlands Ranch, Colorado. He attended Highlands Ranch High School. He batted out 19 batters in a single game during his senior year. He was voted to the top 50 All-Star game players his senior year. He also played quarterback for the football team and set a school rushing record in a single season by a QB and had the longest streak from scrimmage in school history, 96 yards. During his senior season, he was named Colorado Gatorade Offensive Player of the Year.
Personal life
Mark Schlereth's father, a professional footballer who played for twelve seasons with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos, was a starting guard on three Super Bowl championship teams. The elder Schlereth was born and raised in Anchorage and played college football in Idaho; he is now an NFL analyst on ESPN and co-host of Denver's sports radio show, 104.3 The Fan.
Schlereth married Breanne Workman, a collegiate gymnast at Arizona, on November 14, 2010. They have two children.
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
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. He made his major league debut in a relief appearance against the Atlanta Braves on May 29, 2009, throwing a perfect inning.
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. 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. 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. 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.
On December 19, 2012, Schlereth was signed to minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles with an invitation to spring training.
Schlereth signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on December 18, 2013.
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. 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.
On January 18, 2016, Schlereth signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was released on June 30.
On December 12, 2016, Schlereth signed a minor league contract with the St. Louis Cardinals that included an invitation to spring training. He was released on March 27, 2017.
On April 9, 2017, Schlereth signed a minor league deal with the Miami Marlins. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
On May 6, 2018, Schlereth signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
On June 2, 2018, Schlereth's contract was purchased by the Seattle Mariners. He elected free agency on November 2, 2018.
On January 14, 2019, Schlereth signed a minor league deal with the Boston Red Sox. He was released on March 21, 2019.
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.