Joshua Aubry Tomlin (born October 19, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher.
[1] Tomlin attended Whitehouse High School,[2] Angelina College, and Texas Tech University.
Since 2006, he has played with various minor league baseball teams including the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Lake County Captains, Kinston Indians, Buffalo Bisons, and Columbus Clippers.
On May 7, 2012, Tomlin pitched a no-decision with a career-high eight strikeouts in a win versus the White Sox.
[7] The following day 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.
Tomlin was called up from AAA Columbus on May 5, 2014, and placed on the Cleveland Indians starting rotation, replacing Carlos Carrasco.
[12] On June 28, Tomlin pitched a near perfect game against the Seattle Mariners, striking out 11, walking none, and giving up one hit.
Negotiations continued, and 11 days later, another year was added to the contract, for the same $2.5 million base salary.
[17] He finished the regular season starting 29 games for the Indians, establishing career highs in every statistical pitching category.
In 2018, Tomlin began the season as the Indians fourth starter, but after struggling through six starts, he was moved to the bullpen.
[20][21] On February 7, Tomlin signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that included an invitation to spring training.
[22][23] Tomlin signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on March 21,[24] a day after the Brewers released him.
[27] On November 11, 2020, Tomlin and the Braves agreed on a one-year contract worth $1 million that included a team option for the following season.