Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Dany Gilbert Kiti "Touki" Toussaint was born on June 20, 1996, in Pembroke Pines, Florida. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

Toussaint was considered one of the top prospects for the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Toussaint in the first round, 16th overall, of the draft. He signed on June 20, agreeing to a $2.7 million signing bonus, and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Diamondbacks on July 2. On August 3, he was promoted to the Missoula Osprey. Toussaint pitched his first Pioneer League game on August 8, 2014. Toussaint finished his first professional season with a 2–4 record and an 8.48 ERA over 12 total appearances. Toussaint began the 2015 season at extended spring training, then joined the Kane County Cougars in May.

On August 13, 2018, the Braves purchased Toussaint's contract and added him to the roster. He made his major league debut the same day with a start against the Miami Marlins, yielding one run on two hits in six innings pitched. Toussaint spent time at spring training prior to the start of the 2019 season and began the year at Gwinnett.