Born and raised in South Florida, Danny now lives in Apex, NC.  Danny graduated this year with a B.S. in Political Science from N.C. State.

The following is Danny’s baseball experience:

College:

• Committed to N.C. State in 2009.

• Started four games his Freshman year, earned his first college win against Old Dominion.

• Was weekend starter his Sophomore season, starting 11 games.

• First start was against Elon, working 5 innings, giving up just 1 run on 2 hits and striking out 6.

• Earned win against Coastal Carolina at the “Baseball at the Beach” tournament in Myrtle Beach, pitching 7 innings, giving up 2 runs and 2 hits and striking out 6.

• Pitched 6 1/3 innings against Penn State, giving up 1 run and 3 hits.

• Earned win against William & Mary, pitching 6 1/3 shutout innings.

High School:

• Played Varsity all four years in Cooper City (Broward County), Florida.

• Played catcher, first base and outfield Freshman and Sophomore seasons but concentrated on pitching his Junior and Senior seasons.

• Pitched for one of the nation’s top travel teams, the All American Prospects in 2008, struck out 17 in 16 innings, with a 0.87 ERA.

• Pitched in the East Coast Pro showcase for the Tigers and Red Sox.

• Named top pitcher in the Perfect Game USA Undergrad showcase in 2007.

• Committed to the University of Florida in 2008 as part of the Number 1 ranked recruiting class in the country.

• Received a medical release from the University of Florida in 2008 due to ulnar nerve surgery.

• Graduated with a 4.29 GPA and received the school’s Scholar Athlete Award.