Josh Lindblom

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194+2⁄3 innings. [22] Lindblom received his second pitcher's Golden Glove award for the 2019 season. [23]

Milwaukee Brewers

On December 16, 2019, Lindblom signed a three-year contract worth $9.125 million with the Milwaukee Brewers. [24] In his return to the major leagues in 2020, Lindblom recorded a 2-4 record and a 5.16 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 45.1 innings pitched. [25] After struggling to a 9.72 ERA in 8 appearances, Lindblom was designated for assignment on May 26, 2021. [26] He was outrighted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds on May 28. [27] Lindblom played the entire 2022 season with Nashville and became a free agent after the season on November 6. [28]

On January 12, 2023, Lindblom announced his retirement from professional baseball via his personal Twitter account. [29]

Pitching style

As a reliever, Lindblom relies chiefly on four-seam and two-seam fastballs around 91 mph and a high-80s cutter, although he also mixed in a curveball, a slider, and a changeup. [30] [31] He was moved to rotation and added an effective splitter to repertoire in his KBO career. [32]

Personal life

Lindblom is married to Aurielle Lindblom. They have three children: Presley, Palmer, and Monroe. [33] Lindblom's daughter, Monroe, was born with a congenital heart defect that has required surgery. [34]

Lindblom is a devoted Christian and attended Dream Center while playing in Los Angeles. Lindblom and his wife also established a charity which donated $20,000 to an Indiana food bank. [35]

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Josh Lindblom
IMG 9767 Josh Lindblom.jpg
Lindblom with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011
Pitcher
Born: (1987-06-15) June 15, 1987 (age 36)
Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: June 1, 2011, for the Los Angeles Dodgers
KBO: March 31, 2015, for the Lotte Giants
Last appearance
MLB: May 25, 2021, for the Milwaukee Brewers
KBO: September 28, 2019, for the Doosan Bears
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