Runzler grew up in Simi Valley, California and graduated from Chaminade College Prep before attending the University of California, Riverside, and was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 17th round (501st overall) of the 2006 amateur entry draft but did not sign. \n', '

In the 2007 amateur entry draft, he was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the 9th round (284th overall).\n', '

In 2009, Runzler played for four different teams within the Giants farm system. He began the season with the Augusta Greenjackets, where he earned a spot on the South Atlantic League mid-season all star team. He was unable to attend the game because he was promoted to Class A San Jose in the California League. Runzler spent two months before moving on to AA and pitching for the Connecticut Defenders in the Eastern League. After two weeks, he was promoted to AAA Fresno in the Pacific Coast League before being called up to the Giants in September 2009. It is believed[by whom?] that Runzler is the only player in Giants\' history to play minor league ball at all four full season levels and make the major leagues in the same season.\n', '

Return to Dan Runzler Autograph Profile