This is a 2017 photo of relief pitcher Dan Slania of the San Francisco Giants baseball team poses for a portrait. This image reflects the Giants active roster as of Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

 Chris Carlson

Salpointe Catholic gradΒ Dan SlaniaΒ got his first action in a MLB spring training game last week, pitching 2β…“ innings for the San Francisco Giants. He allowed one hit and no runs. Slania, who pitched at Notre Dame, is likely to open the season at Triple-A Sacramento. Β 

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