Daniel Winkler (baseball)

Daniel Winkler
Atlanta Braves – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: February 2, 1990
Effingham, Illinois
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Daniel Allen Winkler (born February 2, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves organization.

Winkler was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 43rd round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft out of Parkland College. He did not sign and attended the University of Central Florida (UCF). He was then drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 20th round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft and signed.[1][2]

Winkler made his professional debut for the Casper Ghosts, going 4–3 in 12 starts with a 3.92 earned run average (ERA) and 65 strikeouts over 57 1⁄3 innings. He spent the 2012 season with the Asheville Tourists. He started 25 games, going 11–10 with a 4.46 ERA and 136 strikeouts in 145 1⁄3 innings. Winkler started the 2013 season with the Modesto Nuts.[3] On June 25, 2013 he combined with two relievers to pitch a no-hitter.[4][5] He was promoted to the Tulsa Drillers near the end of the season. Overall he was 13–7 with a 2.98 ERA and 175 strikeouts in 157 innings. The 175 strikeouts led all minor league players. He returned to Tulsa to start the 2014 season.[6] On December 11, 2014, Wrinkler was claimed by the Atlanta Braves during the Rule 5 Draft.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Rockies turn to position players on Day 2
  2. ↑ UCF's Winkler, Griffin, Matulis Selected in the MLB Draft
  3. ↑ Daniel Winkler turns talent into 10 wins for Rockies' Single-A team
  4. ↑ Going Nuts: Winkler dominating California League
  5. ↑ Winkler, Modesto complete no-hitter
  6. ↑ Winkler takes no-no into seventh for Tulsa
  7. ↑ Bowman, Mark (December 11, 2014). "With eye on future, Braves take Winkler in Rule 5 Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved December 11, 2014.

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