Danley was the first base umpire for the game between the
San Francisco Giants and the
San Diego Padres on August 4, . In the top of the second inning at San Diego,
Barry Bonds of the Giants hit his 755th career home run off starter
Clay Hensley, tying
Hank Aaron for first all-time. Danley was on the field at first base on August 6, 1999, when former San Diego State teammate
Tony Gwynn collected his 3,000th career hit. Danley was the first base umpire for
Miami Marlins pitcher
Edinson Vólquez's no-hitter against the
Arizona Diamondbacks on June 3, 2017. On February 28, 2020, Danley was promoted to crew chief, making him the first African-American umpire promoted to crew chief at the Major League level. He retired before the
2022 season.
Injuries Danley has a significant history of head trauma. In 2008, Danley was hit in the mask and knocked unconscious by a 96-mph fastball at Dodger Stadium. He was carried off the field on a stretcher. On April 21, 2009, Danley was again stretchered off the field after being hit in the mask with a broken bat. On June 4, 2013, Danley was hit in the mask by a pitch that bounced in the dirt in Cincinnati and left the game. He was replaced behind home plate by
Lance Barksdale. On May 12, 2015, Danley was hit in the mask by a 94-mph foul ball in Arizona and left the game. He was replaced behind home plate by
Gabe Morales. On April 7, 2016, Danley was hit in the mask by a 98-mph fastball in Miami but remained in the game. On July 9, 2017, Danley was hit in the mask by a 94-mph foul ball in Dodger Stadium and left the game. He was replaced behind home plate by
Adam Hamari. On April 27, 2021, Danley was hit in the mask by a foul ball in San Francisco and left the game. He was replaced behind home plate by
Ryan Additon. == See also ==