Robbie Erlin

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55+13 innings. [3] He became a free agent following the 2019 season.[ citation needed ]

Pittsburgh Pirates

On January 29, 2020, Erlin signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. [16] [17] On July 20, 2020, Erlin had his contract selected to the 40-man roster. Erlin was designated for assignment on August 2. [18]

Atlanta Braves

On August 7, 2020, the Atlanta Braves claimed Erlin off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates. [19] Erlin was designated for assignment by the Braves on September 12, 2020. [20] Erlin was released by the Braves on September 14. [21]

Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters

On November 30, 2020, Erlin signed a one-year contract with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball. [22] Erlin made his NPB debut on April 17, 2021, allowing an earned run in two innings of work.[ citation needed ] He became a free agent following the 2021 season.[ citation needed ]

Los Angeles Dodgers

Erlin signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on February 14, 2022. [23] He was assigned to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers and was called up to the major leagues on May 7 as the 27th man for a doubleheader. [24] He pitched two innings for the Dodgers over two games, allowing two runs on two hits [3] before he was designated for assignment on May 11. [25] He pitched in 21 games for Oklahoma City (14 starts) and was 5–4 with a 7.36 ERA. [3]

On February 3, 2023, Erlin re-signed with the Dodgers on a minor league contract. [26] He returned to Oklahoma City, where he pitched in 17 games (16 starts) and logged a 4–2 record and 5.83 ERA. [3] Erlin elected free agency following the season on November 6. [27]

Pitching style

Erlin has an average fastball in the 88 to 90 miles per hour (142 to 145 km/h) range, but he is able to contrast it with an outstanding curveball and above-average changeup. He will also mix in cutters and sliders to give hitters a different look. [6]

Personal life

Erlin's father, Rick, is the baseball coach at Scotts Valley. [28]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Seimas, Jim (February 18, 2013). "Robbie Erlin gets call-up from MLB's San Diego Padres". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  2. "Robert Erlin Stats, Bio, Photos, Highlights". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2011.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 "Robbie Erlin Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com.
  4. Center, Bill (July 31, 2011). "Padres trade Adams, Ludwick; keep Bell, Harang". The San Diego Union-Tribune . Archived from the original on December 30, 2011.
  5. Center, Bill (August 4, 2012). "Rehabbing Kelly, Erlin pitching in Arizona Rookie League". UTSanDiego.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  6. 1 2 Sickels, John (April 25, 2013). "Prospect of the Day: Robbie Erlin, LHP, San Diego Padres". SBNation. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  7. Seimas, Jim (March 13, 2013). "Scotts Valley's Robbie Erlin makes Triple-A debut". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 9, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  8. 1 2 3 "Robbie Erlin Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  9. "Padres call up lefty prospect Erlin, option Weber". MLB.com. April 24, 2013. Retrieved April 25, 2013.
  10. "Padres recall LHP Robbie Erlin and LHP Tommy Layne from Triple-A Tucson and place RHP Huston Street on 15-day DL". San Diego Padres. June 1, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2013.[ dead link ]
  11. "Padres recall RHP Brad Boxberger from Triple-A Tucson; option LHP Robbie Erlin to Triple-A Tucson". MLB.com. June 2, 2013. Archived from the original on February 1, 2014. Retrieved June 2, 2013.
  12. Center, Bill (June 25, 2013). "Erlin promoted to fill void in rotation". UTSanDiego.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  13. Seimas, Jim (October 23, 2013). "Scotts Valley's Robbie Erlin reflects on rookie season in MLB". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Archived from the original on January 27, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  14. Brock, Corey (August 27, 2013). "Erlin to take Volquez's spot in rotation". MLB.com. Retrieved January 27, 2014.
  15. "Former Scotts Valley High teammates Robbie Erlin, Shane Carle ready for MLB's Opening Day". March 28, 2018.
  16. Adamski, Chris (January 31, 2020). "Pirates sign LHP Robbie Erlin, C Andrew Susac, OF Charlie Tilson to minor league deals". Pittsburgh Tribune Review. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  17. Wilborn, Nubyjas (January 29, 2020). "Pirates sign reliever Robbie Erlin to minor league deal". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  18. "MLBs Pirates designate Robbie Erlin for assignment". Santa Cruz Sentinel. August 2, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  19. Burns, Gabriel (August 7, 2020). "Chris Martin out for Braves' road trip with esophageal constriction". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  20. Bowman, Mark (September 12, 2020). "Braves' rotation solidifying as Newk recalled". MLB.com. Retrieved September 13, 2020.
  21. Burns, Gabriel (September 14, 2020). "Braves release lefty Robbie Erlin". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  22. "Robbie Erlin to Sign with Nippon Ham Fighters". November 30, 2020.
  23. "Dodgers Sign Robbie Erlin to Minor League Deal". February 22, 2022.
  24. Stephen, Eric (May 7, 2022). "Dodgers call up Robbie Erlin as 27th player for doubleheader against Cubs". SB Nation. Retrieved May 7, 2022.
  25. Dierkes, Tim (May 11, 2022). "Dodgers Designate Robbie Erlin For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 11, 2022.
  26. Moreno, Matthew (February 3, 2023). "2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training Non-Roster Invitees". dodgerblue.com. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  27. "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  28. Seimas, Jim (March 9, 2015). "Santa Cruz County Baseball Preview: Teams look to veterans to break through SCCAL logjam". Santa Cruz Sentinel. Retrieved March 10, 2015.
Robbie Erlin
Robbie Erlin on September 3, 2013.jpg
Erlin with the San Diego Padres in 2013
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1990-10-08) October 8, 1990 (age 34)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Left
Professional debut
MLB: April 30, 2013, for the San Diego Padres
NPB: April 17, 2021, for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters