18 Facts About Josh Tomlin

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Joshua Aubry Tomlin was born on October 19,1984 and is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

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Josh Tomlin has played in Major League Baseball for the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves.

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3.

Josh Tomlin was coached by his father until he began playing high school baseball.

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4.

Josh Tomlin attended Whitehouse High School, Angelina College, and Texas Tech University.

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5.

Josh Tomlin was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 11th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball draft, but did not sign.

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6.

Josh Tomlin was drafted again by the Cleveland Indians in the 19th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft, and did sign.

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7.

On May 7,2012, Josh Tomlin pitched a no-decision with a career-high eight strikeouts in a win versus the White Sox.

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8.

The following day Josh Tomlin reported soreness in his wrist and was placed on the 15-day disabled list after undergoing an MRI which revealed inflammation to soft tissue.

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9.

Josh Tomlin finished the regular season starting 29 games for the Indians, establishing career highs in every statistical pitching category.

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10.

Josh Tomlin had a very low walk rate, leading the majors with only 1.

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11.

In 2018, Josh Tomlin began the season as the Indians fourth starter, but after struggling through six starts, he was moved to the bullpen.

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12.

In January 2019, Josh Tomlin trained at Driveline Baseball to improve his pitching delivery.

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13.

Josh Tomlin pitched in two games in the NLDS against the St Louis Cardinals.

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14.

Josh Tomlin retired 10 of the 12 batters he faced, not allowing a run over.

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15.

Josh Tomlin signed a minor league deal to return to the organization on February 12,2020.

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16.

Josh Tomlin has a four-seam fastball, a two-seam fastball, a cut fastball, a curveball, and a changeup.

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17.

Since 2013 through September 8,2017, Josh Tomlin has the lowest walk rate among all major league pitchers, walking only 1.

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18.

Josh Tomlin's father Jerry was a plumber and later worked at power plants.

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