Dan Haren

Baseball player Dan Haren is currently a starting pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

1. Full name: Daniel John Haren
2. Born: September 17, 1980
3. Birthplace: Monterey Park, California
4. College: Pepperdine University
5. Originally drafted by St. Louis Cardinals
6. Bats/Throws: Right/Right

A Los Angeles native, Haren attended Pepperdine University in Malibu in a baseball scholarship before being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001. After pitching in 28 games over two seasons for the Cards in 2003 and 2004, Haren was traded to the Oakland Athletics where he was given a regular spot in the starting rotation. Haren established himself as a reliable starter in 2005 and 2006, earning 14-12 and 14-13 records respectively, but in 2007, Haren had a breakout year. He started the MLB All-Star Game and finished the season with a stellar 15-9 record and a 3.07 ERA. At the end of the season, the Athletics traded their star pitcher to the Arizona Diamondbacks for a package of young prospects.

• Mahalo's Guide to the Arizona Diamondbacks
• ESPN.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 220
  • Rookie Year: 2003