Patrick Corbin, Starting Pitcher, Washington Nationals

Date of Birth: 7/19/1989
Birthplace: Clay, New York
College: Mohawk Valley Community College, Chipola College

Patrick Corbin, starting pitcher for the Washington Nationals, was first drafted in 2009 by the Los Angeles Angels. A year later, he was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks. He pitched in the minor leagues from 2009 through part of 2012. During that time, he had a 31-16 record and 404 strikeouts to 111 walks in 430.2 innings in 80 games.

Corbin joined the Diamondbacks for 22 games in 2012. He finished the season with a 4.54 ERA and a 6-8 record in 107.0 innings. The following season, he pitched 208.1 innings in 32 games with the Diamondbacks. He finished the 2013 season with a 3.41 ERA, a 14-8 record, and 178 strikeouts to 54 walks.

Corbin missed the entire 2014 season due to Tommy John surgery. In 2015, he pitched in 16 games with the Diamondbacks. He finished the season with a 6-5 record, 78 strikeouts to 17 walks, and a 3.60 ERA in 85.0 innings.

Corbin finished the 2016 season with a 5.15 ERA in 24 games as a starter and 12 games in relief. He had 5 wins to 13 losses, 1 save, and 131 strikeouts to 66 walks in 155.2 innings.

Corbin had a 4.03 ERA in 33 games in 2017. He finished the season with 14 wins and 13 losses and 178 strikeouts to 61 walks in 189.2 innings. He didn't pitch in the postseason.

Corbin pitched in 33 games in 2018. He had 11 wins and 7 losses, 246 strikeouts to 48 walks, and a 3.15 ERA in 200.0 innings.

Corbin became a free agent on October 29, 2018. He signed with the Nationals on December 7, 2018. He finished the 2019 season with 14 wins and 7 losses, 238 strikeouts to 70 walks, and a 3.25 ERA in 202.0 innings in 33 games. In the postseason, he pitched 23.1 innings in 8 games and he gave up 21 hits, 2 home runs, and 15 earned runs. He struck out 36 batters and walked 12, and he had 2 wins and 3 losses and a 5.79 ERA.

Corbin pitched in 11 games in 2020. He finished the season with 2 wins and 7 losses, 60 strikeouts to 18 walks, and a 4.66 ERA in 65.2 innings.

Corbin spent time on the IL in 2021. He finished the season with 9 wins and 16 losses, 143 strikeouts to 60 walks, and a 5.82 ERA in 171.2 innings in 31 games.

Career pitching statistics for Corbin through 2021 include:

• 247 games played
• 1,385.0 innings pitched
• 81-84 win-loss record
• 1,338 strikeouts to 419 walks
• 4.09 ERA

Sources for Information
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