Daniel Richard Duffy was born on December 21,1988 and is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball.
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28 Facts About Danny Duffy
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Danny Duffy was a member of the Royals' pitching staffs during the team's successful 2014 and 2015 seasons, and won the World Series championship with the Royals in 2015.
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Danny Duffy had a career year in 2016, setting career highs in many statistical categories.
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Danny Duffy was exposed to the game of baseball at an early age, both through playing competitively in local youth leagues and practicing with his family.
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Danny Duffy attended Cabrillo High School in Vandenberg Village, California, where he played both baseball and basketball.
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In 2009, Danny Duffy started 24 games for the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Class-A Advanced Carolina League.
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However, Danny Duffy abruptly retired from baseball in March 2010, at the age of 21.
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Danny Duffy informed the Royals' organization that he wanted to "reassess his life priorities".
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Danny Duffy made six starts in 2012 before suffering a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow that required Tommy John surgery on June 13,2012.
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Danny Duffy signed a one-year $505,125 contract on February 20,2013.
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On May 26,2013, Danny Duffy began a rehab assignment with the Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
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In that game, Danny Duffy carried a no-hitter into the eighth, losing it on a leadoff double by Desmond Jennings of the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Danny Duffy was considered to be a contender for the American League Cy Young Award, the annual award given to the best pitcher in each league, although Danny Duffy ultimately received no votes for that award.
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Danny Duffy had the highest zone percentage of all major league pitchers, with 49.
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Danny Duffy pitched six innings, throwing eight strikeouts, allowing three hits and three walks.
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Danny Duffy finished second in the American League in wild pitches and 7th in walks allowed, indicating struggles with his command.
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Danny Duffy attempted to rehabilitate his injury, but suffered a setback and the Dodgers shut him down without making an appearance for the team.
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Danny Duffy had surgery during the offseason on the flexor tendon.
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Danny Duffy represented the United States as a member of the national team competing at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, an international tournament.
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Danny Duffy's performance included wins against the national teams of Canada and the Dominican Republic.
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Danny Duffy's father, Dan, is an investigator for the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.
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Danny Duffy played softball, and throws batting practice for him.
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Danny Duffy entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to one year of probation in January 2018.
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Danny Duffy has been open about his struggles with depression, and has been outspoken about the need for better mental health support in professional sports.
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