Dan Straily

Daniel Steven Straily (born December 1, 1988) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins, and Baltimore Orioles, and in the KBO League for the Lotte Giants. The Athletics selected Straily in the 24th round of the 2009 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut with them in 2012.

Early life Straily was born in Redlands, California, to Sarah Jackson (née Beightler) and Steven Straily. He has an older sister, Larissa. The family moved to Pendleton, Oregon, when he was between kindergarten and first grade. Straily started his baseball career playing Little League Baseball and in the Babe Ruth League in Pendleton. He played his first two years of high school baseball for the Pendleton Buckaroos at Pendleton High School.

The family moved again prior to the start of Straily's junior year in high school, this time to Springfield, Oregon. Straily attended Thurston High School in Springfield, and graduated in 2006. Playing for the baseball team, as a senior he was second-team All-Mid-Western League after going 7–3 with a 2.48 ERA in 62 innings with 65 strikeouts.

Straily began his college career at Western Oregon University, where he played college baseball for the Western Oregon Wolves for one year. He then transferred to Marshall University, where he played for the Marshall Thundering Herd baseball team as a walk-on, and majored in Business Administration. He began his professional career with the Vancouver Canadians of the Low–A Northwest League in 2009. In 16 games pitched (11 starts), Straily had a record of 5–3, a 4.12 earned run average (ERA), and 66 strikeouts (seventh in the league) in 59 innings. His 5 wins were tied for 6th-most in the league.

In 2010, Straily was promoted to the Kane County Cougars of the Single–A Midwest League.

For 2011, Straily was promoted to the Stockton Ports of the High–A California League.

To begin 2012, Straily was promoted to the Midland RockHounds of the Double–A Texas League. He posted a 3–4 record, a 3.38 ERA, and 108 strikeouts (6th in the league) in innings in 14 starts. Straily was the May 21 and June 11 Texas League Player of the Week. He was named a Texas League mid-season and post-season All Star, Baseball America Minor League All Star, and MiLB.com Organization All Star. Straily made his Major League debut August 3, and struck out the first batter he faced, Brett Lawrie, looking. In the major leagues in 2012, he was 2–1 with a 3.89 ERA in 39.1 innings in seven starts. Baseball America named him the A's sixth-best prospect, and as having the best slider and changeup. Straily finished the season as the fourth starter, and even started Game 4 of the ALDS against the Tigers, giving up three runs in six innings. In 27 starts on the year in the majors, Straily went 10–8 with 12 quality starts and a 3.96 ERA, striking out 124 in innings. Straily reported to the Iowa Cubs of the PCL, but was called up to Chicago on August 16. Straily started for the Cubs that night against the New York Mets, giving up seven runs in five and a third innings and picking up the loss. The next day, Straily was optioned back to Iowa. In 2014 with the Cubs, he was 0–1 with a 11.85 ERA in 13.2 innings. Pitching for the Triple–A Fresno Grizzlies, he was 10–9 record with a 4.77 ERA in innings as he struck out 124 batters, leading the Pacific Coast League. On April 1, he was designated for assignment by the Padres and claimed off of waivers by the Cincinnati Reds. He began the 2016 season as a long reliever, but soon entered the Reds' starting rotation. Straily pitched to a 14–8 record and a 3.76 ERA over 191.1 innings for the Reds in 2016, and led the NL in home runs allowed (31), was second in sacrifice hits (11), was fourth in HBP (11), was fifth in walks (73), and was seventh with 7.244 hits/9 IP. Straily posted a winning record for the second straight season, finishing 10–9 with a 4.26 ERA and a career-high 170 strikeouts in 181.2 innings, and leading the NL with 33 starts, as he was second in the NL with 31 home runs allowed and 6th with 8 sacrifice hits allowed. On June 21, Straily was suspended for five games with an undisclosed fine for hitting Posey. In 2018 he was 5–6 with a 4.12 ERA in 122.1 innings over 23 starts.

Baltimore Orioles Straily signed with the Baltimore Orioles on April 5, 2019. Straily was designated for assignment on June 20. He had a 9.42 ERA in innings over 14 games (8 starts) with 22 home runs and 52 earned runs against him before his designation.

Philadelphia Phillies On July 31, 2019, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Straily from the Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, and assigned him to the Triple–A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. He elected free agency on October 1.

Lotte Giants On December 14, 2019, Straily signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He excelled in his first season, registering a 15–4 record with a 2.50 ERA and a league-leading 205 strikeouts. He became the first KBO pitcher in eight years to reach 200 strikeouts in a season. On December 2, 2020, Straily re-signed with the Giants on a one-year, $1.2MM contract that includes $500K in incentives. He posted a 10–12 record with a 4.07 ERA and 164 strikeouts over 31 starts. Straily was not re-signed for the 2022 season and became a free agent.

Arizona Diamondbacks On February 4, 2022, Straily signed a minor league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, being assigned to their Triple-A affiliate Reno Aces. In 15 games (12 starts) for Reno, he struggled to a 6.35 ERA with 53 strikeouts across innings pitched. Straily was released by the Diamondbacks organization on August 1.

Lotte Giants (second stint) On August 3, 2022, Straily signed with the Lotte Giants of the KBO League. He made 11 starts for the team down the stretch, posting a 4–2 record and 2.31 ERA with 55 strikeouts in innings of work.

On November 23, 2022, Straily re-signed with Lotte on a one-year, $1 million contract for the 2023 season. In 16 starts for Lotte in 2023, he registered a 3–5 record and 4.37 ERA with 70 strikeouts in innings pitched. On July 18, 2023, Straily was released by the Giants following the signing of Aaron Wilkerson.

Chicago Cubs (second stint) On April 23, 2024, Straily signed with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. However, two days later, Straily's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization. In 17 games (16 starts) for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he struggled to a 1–7 record and 5.49 ERA with 75 strikeouts across innings pitched. Straily was released by the Cubs organization on August 8.

Diablos Rojos del México On January 21, 2025, Straily signed with the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League. In eight appearances (seven starts) for México, he struggled to a 1-2 record and 9.00 ERA with 24 strikeouts over 32 innings of work. Straily was released by the Diablos on June 26.

On July 5, 2025, Straily announced his retirement from professional baseball via social media.

Scouting report Straily is and . He is a four-pitch power pitcher; he walked 3.5 per 9 innings in the major leagues through July 2019.

Personal life Straily married Amanda Jean Miller on December 15, 2012, in Springfield, Oregon.