"I Define Myself More As a Firefighter than a Baseball Player" - Retired OF Jordan Danks

Jordan Danks reflects an incredible journey from Major League Baseball player to a fulfilling career as a firefighter.

In June 2008, Jordan Danks was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the MLB Draft.

After a successful time in the minor leagues, Danks made his MLB debut on September 1, 2013 with the Chicago White Sox. With the Sox, he played on the same team as his brother, John Danks.

After concluding his MLB career in 2015, Danks faced the challenge of redefining his identity beyond professional athletics.

In this engaging conversation, Jeff Perro reconnects with former baseball player Jordan Danks, exploring his journey from professional baseball to family life and a new career as a firefighter. They discuss the challenges and joys of transitioning from sports, the importance of family, and the lessons learned along the way. Danks shares insights on navigating life after baseball, the camaraderie of being a firefighter, and offers valuable advice to his younger self.

Danks serves as a reminder that life after sports can be rich with purpose.

This episode is available for download on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere podcasts are found.

Shorts taken from this full interview are also available at our YouTube channel and all social media pages.

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past

06:28 The Journey to the Big Leagues

10:18 Life After Baseball: Transitioning Careers

16:39 The Firefighter Experience

20:36 Advice to the Younger Self

Jordan Danks' Story of His First Call Up and MLB Debut

Jordan Danks' Decision to Hang Em Up

The Absolutely Fascinating Story of Jordan Danks Becoming a Firefighter

Jordan Danks: You Don't Know You're in the Glory Days When You're in Em