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John Danks was born on 15 April, 1985 in Austin, Texas, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover John Danks's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 38 years old?

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Age 38 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 15 April, 1985
Birthday 15 April
Birthplace Austin, Texas, U.S.
Nationality United States

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John Danks Height, Weight & Measurements

At 38 years old, John Danks height is 1.85 m .

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Who Is John Danks's Wife?

His wife is Ashley Monroe (m. 2013)

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John Danks Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is John Danks worth at the age of 38 years old? John Danks’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated John Danks's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1955

According to Elias Sports Bureau, it was the first time since June 5, 1955, that a player homered in support of his brother pitching, when Kansas City Athletics catcher Billy Shantz homered in support of his brother Bobby Shantz.

Overall, Danks struggled through injury once again as he finished with a 4–14 record with a 4.75 ERA in 22 starts.

1985

John William Danks (born April 15, 1985) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.

He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox.

2003

Danks graduated from Round Rock High School in Texas in 2003 and was named the co-central Texas player of the year that season.

Danks was drafted in the first round, ninth overall in the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft by the Texas Rangers.

2008

The White Sox opted to use Danks in the starting rotation again in 2008 and he did not disappoint.

The second-year lefty pitched masterfully, ranking among the league leaders in ERA all season and taking no-hit games beyond the fifth inning on several occasions.

Danks set career bests in nearly every major statistical category, finishing with a 12–9 record, 3.32 ERA (fifth in the American League) and 1.23 WHIP in 33 starts.

Danks finished just short of the benchmark 200 regular-season innings, hurling 195.

Making his first career short-rest start in the one-game playoff for the American League Central Division title, Danks defeated the visiting Minnesota Twins 1–0 with eight dominant innings of two-hit ball.

The victory propelled the White Sox into the postseason.

Danks followed up his stellar 2008 season onto the 2009 season as he finished with a record of 13–11 in 32 starts, along with a 3.77 ERA in 200 1⁄3 innings.

2010

He set career highs in the 2010 season in wins (15), innings (213) and strikeouts (162).

2011

The 2011 season saw Danks struggle through injury, as he made only 27 starts.

He finished with a record of 8–12 and a 4.33 ERA in 170 1⁄3 innings.

On December 29, 2011, Danks agreed to terms with the White Sox on a five-year, $65 million deal, which took him through his final arbitration eligible season and his first four free agency years.

2012

His brother, Jordan Danks, was his teammate on the White Sox from 2012 to 2014.

Danks proposed to girlfriend, country artist Ashley Monroe of the Pistol Annies, on September 14, 2012, after Monroe finished the Annies' first show of their headlining tour.

Danks made $8 million in 2012 and $14.25 million from 2013 to 2016.

On May 25, 2012, Danks was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

That injury turned out to be season-ending, as he had surgery on August 6 on his left shoulder to "explore and correct issues" found there.

2013

They were married on October 24, 2013.

Danks, along with pitchers Nick Masset and Jacob Rasner, was traded by the Rangers to the White Sox for pitcher Brandon McCarthy and outfielder David Paisano on December 23,.

As a top prospect for the Chicago White Sox in, he was selected as the team's fifth starter in their rotation.

The 72–90 White Sox provided Danks with little support in the first half of the season; he was 5–6 with an acceptable 4.62 ERA before the break.

Down the stretch, Danks tired, and he was shut down for the year after a slow September start.

Danks finished the second half 1–7 with a 7.11 ERA.

For the season, he finished with a record of 6–13 with a dismal 5.50 ERA in 26 starts.

He was hoping to come back in late September, but instead opted towards having the surgery so he could be ready for 2013 spring training.

In nine starts with Chicago, he went 3–4 with a 5.70 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 53.2 innings.

On August 25, 2013, Danks was the winning pitcher during a 5–2 victory over the Texas Rangers.

During that game his brother, Jordan Danks, hit a go-ahead home run.

2014

In 2014, Danks was healthy throughout the season for the first time since 2010.

He finished with a record of 11–11 with a 4.74 ERA in 32 starts.

2015

In 2015, Danks pitched through the worst season of his career since his rookie season as he finished with a career worst 7–15 record with a 4.71 ERA in 30 starts.

2016

On May 3, 2016, Danks was designated for assignment after struggling early in the 2016 season with a 7.25 ERA after four starts.

Danks signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves in December 2016.

2017

He was released on March 20, 2017.