Dan Black

Daniel David Black (born July 2, 1987) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in the KBO League for the KT Wiz in 2015.

Career Purdue Black played college baseball at Purdue University from 2007 to 2009. During his career he hit 36 home runs. Black was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 35th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, but did not sign and returned to Purdue.

Chicago White Sox Black was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 14th round of the 2009 MLB draft. Black played in the White Sox minor league organization from 2009 to 2015.

KT Wiz He was released by the White Sox on May 28, 2015 so that he could sign with the KT Wiz of the KBO League.

Miami Marlins On December 24, 2015, Black signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins organization that included an invitation to Spring Training. He was released by the Marlins on May 26, 2016.

Diablos Rojos del Mexico On June 7, 2016, Black signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican Baseball League. He was released on September 23, 2016.

Coaching Career In 2025, Black was named as bench coach for the Springfield Cardinals the Double-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2025 season.