BIOGRAPHY
Joshua Aubry Tomlin was born on October 19, 1984, in Tyler, Texas. He is a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves in the MLB.
Tomlin was coached by his father until he began playing high school baseball. Tomlin attended Whitehouse High School, Angelina College, 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.
Tomlin drafted again by the Cleveland Indians in the 19th round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft, and did sign. 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.
Tomlin was called up from AAA Columbus on May 5, 2014, and placed on the Cleveland Indians starting rotation, replacing Carlos Carrasco. On June 28, Tomlin pitched a near perfect game against the Seattle Mariners, striking out 11, walking none, and giving up one hit. The only player to reach base was Kyle Seager, getting a lead off single in the fifth.
On January 15, 2016, he and the Indians agreed to a one-year deal for the 2016 season worth $2.5 million. Negotiations continued, and 11 later, another year was added to the contract, for the same $2.5 million base salary. A team option, worth $3 million, was available for the 2018 season.
In January 2019, Tomlin trained at Driveline Baseball to improve his pitching delivery. On February 7, 2019, Tomlin signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that included an invitation to spring training. Tomlin signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves on March 21, 2019.
