Dave Tomlin
American baseball player
David Allen Tomlin (born June 22, 1949) is an American former professional baseball player. During his 13-season career in Major League Baseball, he was a relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1972–73 and 1978–80), San Diego Padres (1974–77), Montreal Expos (1982 and 1986) and Pittsburgh Pirates (1983 and 1985). He also had a lengthy post-playing career as a pitching coach in the minor leagues.
Biography
Early years
Tomlin was born in Maysville, Kentucky and graduated from West Union High School in West Union, Ohio.
Minor leagues
He was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 29th round of the 1967 Major League Baseball draft.
San Diego Padres
After appearing in 19 games for Cincinnati in 1972 and 1973, Tomlin was traded (along with Bobby Tolan) to the San Diego Padres for Clay Kirby. Tomlin's lone major league start came on June 23, 1976. He appeared regularly for the Padres from 1974 to 1977, having his best two seasons of his career, based on WAR, in 1977 and 1978.
Cincinnati Reds
Tomlin was traded to the Texas Rangers after the 1978 season for Gaylord Perry, but returned to the Reds in March 1979 when they purchased his contract. He helped the Reds win the 1973 and 1979 NL West Division championships.
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