Randy Tomlin
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Randy Leon Tomlin is a former left-handed
pitcher
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
who attended Liberty University
. Tomlin played from 1990 to 1994 and batted and threw left-handed. He went 30-31 in 94 career starts with 297 career strikeouts. He is currently the pitching coach for the Harrisburg Senators
of the Eastern League, the double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals
.
Tomlin was drafted by the Pirates in the 18th round (460th overall) of the 1988 amateur entry draft
. He posted amazing numbers in the minor leagues and after only a couple years in the minors, he made his major league debut on August 6, 1990.
Career highlights include a 2.55 ERA in 1990 and a 2.98 ERA in 1991.
Tomlin-who was 5'11" and 170 pounds-played his final Major League game on May 20, 1994. He currently lives in Madison Heights, Virginia
.
Left-handed
Left-handedness is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures...
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...
for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are a Major League Baseball club based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They play in the Central Division of the National League, and are five-time World Series Champions...
who attended Liberty University
Liberty University
Liberty University is a private Christian university located in Lynchburg, Virginia. Liberty's annual enrollment is around 72,000 students, 12,000 of whom are residential students and 60,000+ studying through Liberty University Online...
. Tomlin played from 1990 to 1994 and batted and threw left-handed. He went 30-31 in 94 career starts with 297 career strikeouts. He is currently the pitching coach for the Harrisburg Senators
Harrisburg Senators
The Harrisburg Senators are a minor league baseball team based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The team, which plays in the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals....
of the Eastern League, the double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
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Tomlin was drafted by the Pirates in the 18th round (460th overall) of the 1988 amateur entry draft
1988 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1988 Major League Baseball draft.-Supplemental First Round Selections:-External links:*...
. He posted amazing numbers in the minor leagues and after only a couple years in the minors, he made his major league debut on August 6, 1990.
Career highlights include a 2.55 ERA in 1990 and a 2.98 ERA in 1991.
Tomlin-who was 5'11" and 170 pounds-played his final Major League game on May 20, 1994. He currently lives in Madison Heights, Virginia
Madison Heights, Virginia
Madison Heights is a census-designated place in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 11,584 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
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