Randy Tomlin
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Randy Leon Tomlin
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.
- School Liberty University
- Debut August 6, 1990
- Final Game May 20, 1994
- Born June 14, 1966 in Bainbridge, MD USA
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Randy Leon Tomlin (nicknamed "Whispers") was born June 14, 1966 in Bainbridge, MD. He was a former pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates who attended Liberty University. Tomlin played in the majors from 1990 to 1994 and batted and threw left-handed. He went 30-31 in 94 career starts with 297 career strikeouts.
Tomlin was signed as the 18th round pick in the 1988 amateur draft by the Pirates and scout Jack Bowen. He posted amazing numbers in the minor leagues (see his professional stats here) 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 and has been the pitching coach at his alma mater since 1997.
Tomlin was the pitching coach at his alma-mater Liberty University from 1997-2006. In 2007-2008 he was the pitching coach for the Potomac Nationals and in 2009 will move up to the Harrisburg Senators.
