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]

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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 33)
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