University of Illinois Springfield Athletics

UIS:
2026 – Appeared in 10 games with five starts during his first season at UIS, working primarily out of the bullpen before moving into starting opportunities later in the year. Posted a 4.85 ERA over 29.2 innings, recording 22 strikeouts while allowing 32 hits and 17 runs (16 earned). Danielson finished the season with a 1-1 record.

Prior to UIS:
Spent two seasons at Lincoln Land Community College, combining for a 7-1 record over his junior college career. In 2024, went 4-1 with a 4.62 ERA and 60 strikeouts in 39 innings pitched. In 2023, appeared in 12 games with three starts, finishing 3-0 over 21.1 innings.

High School:
Recorded a 1.30 ERA with 73 strikeouts in 52 innings pitched. Earned All-Conference and All-Area honors in 2022 and helped his team reach the Class 3A State Championship game as the state runner-up.

Personal:
Son of Robert and Stephanie Danielson. Has two sisters, Caitlyn and Taylor.