Josh Tomlin
Encyclopedia
Joshua Aubry Tomlin is a Major League Baseball
pitcher
, Tomlin plays for the Cleveland Indians
.
, and Texas Tech University
. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres
in the 11th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft
, but did not sign. He was drafted again by the Cleveland Indians
in the 19th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
, and did sign.
Since 2006, Tomlin has played with various minor league baseball
teams including the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
, Lake County Captains
, Kinston Indians
, Buffalo Bisons
, and Columbus Clippers
.
At Columbus, Tomlin went 8-4 with a 2.68 ERA in 20 appearances, including 17 starts. He has an overall minor-league record of 51-24 with a 3.20 ERA.
Tomlin was promoted to the Indians to make his major league debut against the New York Yankees
on July 27, 2010, where he outpitched the Yankees' CC Sabathia, earning a 4-1 win.
and Beau Mills
, Tomlin was accused in June 2010 of assault at an Akron bar, but a jury later reduced the charges to disorderly conduct.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
, Tomlin plays for the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
.
Career
Tomlin attended Whitehouse High School, Angelina CollegeAngelina College
Angelina College is a community college located in Lufkin, Texas, with special-purpose branches in nearby Nacogdoches and Crockett.As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of Angelina College is the following:...
, and Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University, often referred to as Texas Tech or TTU, is a public research university in Lubbock, Texas, United States. Established on February 10, 1923, and originally known as Texas Technological College, it is the leading institution of the Texas Tech University System and has the...
. He was drafted by the San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
in the 11th round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft
2005 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2005 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 7 and 8. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams...
, but did not sign. He was drafted again by the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
in the 19th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft
2006 Major League Baseball Draft
The 2006 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft, was held on June 6 and 7. It was conducted via conference call with representatives from each of the league's 30 teams.-First Round Selections:...
, and did sign.
Since 2006, Tomlin has played with various minor league baseball
Minor league baseball
Minor league baseball is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball and provide opportunities for player development. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses...
teams including the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Mahoning Valley Scrappers
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are a minor league baseball club based in Niles, Ohio, a city in the valley of the Mahoning River. The Scrappers play in the Pinckney Division of the Short-Season A classification New York - Penn League and are affiliated with the Cleveland Indians Major League...
, Lake County Captains
Lake County Captains
The Lake County Captains are a minor league baseball team in Eastlake, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. The team, a Class A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, plays in the Midwest League....
, Kinston Indians
Kinston Indians
The Kinston Indians were a minor league baseball team of the Carolina League , and the High-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. They were located in Kinston, North Carolina, and were named for their parent club...
, Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a minor league baseball team based in Buffalo, New York. They currently play in the International League and are the Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets...
, and Columbus Clippers
Columbus Clippers
The Columbus Clippers are a minor league baseball team based in Columbus, Ohio. The team plays in the International League and is the Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians. The team is owned by the government of Franklin County, Ohio....
.
At Columbus, Tomlin went 8-4 with a 2.68 ERA in 20 appearances, including 17 starts. He has an overall minor-league record of 51-24 with a 3.20 ERA.
Tomlin was promoted to the Indians to make his major league debut against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
on July 27, 2010, where he outpitched the Yankees' CC Sabathia, earning a 4-1 win.
Personal
Along with former Aeros teammates Jerad HeadJerad Head
Jerad Lee Head is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball.-Career:...
and Beau Mills
Beau Mills
Beau Bradley Mills is an American professional baseball first basemen in the Cleveland Indians organization. He is the son of Brad Mills, a former MLB player and current manager of the Houston Astros....
, Tomlin was accused in June 2010 of assault at an Akron bar, but a jury later reduced the charges to disorderly conduct.