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Timothy Edward Herrin (born October 8, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2023.

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Amateur career

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Herrin attended South Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he played football, basketball and baseball.[1] After graduating in 2015, he enrolled at Indiana University where he played college baseball for three years for the Indiana Hoosiers. During the summer of 2017, he played in the Cape Cod Baseball League for the Harwich Mariners.[2][3] As a junior in 2018, he appeared in 17 games (making ten starts) and went 6–0 with a 3.22 ERA over 64+1⁄3 innings.[4]

Professional career

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The Cleveland Indians selected Herrin in the 29th round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] Herrin signed with the Indians and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Indians, going 0–1 with a 6.16 ERA over 19 innings. He opened the 2019 season with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers and was promoted to the Lake County Captains during the season.[7] Over 23 relief appearances between both teams, he went 2–0 with a 2.93 ERA over 43 innings. He did not play minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season.[8] He returned to play in 2021 with Lake County with whom he went 4–3 with a 2.57 ERA and 85 strikeouts over 73+2⁄3 innings.[9] He opened the 2022 season with the Akron RubberDucks before being promoted to the Columbus Clippers.[10] Over 46 games (two starts) between the two teams, he went 1–4 with a 4.02 ERA and 101 strikeouts over 69+1⁄3 innings.[11]

Tim Herrin on the mound in St.Louis, 2024.

On November 15, 2022, the Guardians selected Herrin's contract and added him to the 40-man roster.[12] Herrin began the 2023 season on the Guardians' major league roster. Herrin made his debut on April 2 against the Seattle Mariners, facing four batters and striking them all out. With this, he became the first pitcher to face at least four batters in his debut and strike all of them out since the mound was moved to its current distance in 1893.[13] Over 23 relief appearances for Cleveland in 2023, Herrin went 1–1 with a 5.53 ERA and 32 strikeouts over 27+2⁄3 innings.[14] He also played with Columbus during the season, going 7–2 with a 3.38 ERA.

In 2024 for the Guardians, Herrin appeared in 75 games out of the bullpen and went 5–1 with a 1.92 ERA and 68 strikeouts over 65+2⁄3 innings.[15] Herrin opened the 2025 season in the Cleveland bullpen before he was optioned to Columbus in early July.[16] He was recalled later that month before being optioned once again in early August.[17] On August 17, the Guardians promoted Herrin back to the major leagues.[18]

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Timothy Edward Herrin (born October 8, 1996) is an American professional pitcher who serves as a for the of (MLB). Standing at 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 230 pounds, Herrin bats and throws left-handed. Born in , Herrin attended , where he played for the from 2015 to 2018. During his senior year in 2018, he made 20 appearances with eight starts, recording a 3-3 record, a 3.91 ERA, and three saves, all in play. Following his college career, Herrin was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 29th round (883rd overall pick) of the 2018 MLB June Amateur Draft. Herrin made his MLB debut with the Guardians (formerly the Indians) on April 2, 2023, and has since established himself as a key arm. Over three seasons through 2025, he has appeared in 152 games, compiling an 11-6 record with a 3.57 , 145 strikeouts, and 136 . His most notable performance came in 2024, when he posted a 5-1 record and a 1.92 across 75 appearances, contributing significantly to the Guardians' stability. In 2025, Herrin appeared in 54 games with a 5-4 record and a 4.85 ; he was optioned to the Triple-A on July 9 but recalled later that month.

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Timothy Edward Herrin was born on October 8, 1996, in . He moved with his family to , at a young age, where he grew up and later identified the city as his hometown. , located in the , provided a supportive environment for Herrin's early development, surrounded by a community with strong ties to traditions influenced by regional figures such as pitchers and Brian Dorsett. Herrin was raised by his parents, Tim Herrin Sr., a coach and dean, and Cathy Herrin, a teacher; his father met his mother while they were students at . He is the eldest of four brothers, with younger siblings Carter, Trey, and , all of whom have pursued athletic endeavors, particularly in football—Carter and Trey at the level. The family's involvement in sports fostered a competitive household atmosphere that encouraged Herrin's participation in multiple activities from an early age. Herrin's initial interest in baseball emerged during his childhood in Terre Haute, where he began playing organized games in the local Riley Recreation League, affiliated with Cal Ripken Baseball, and later joined travel teams around age 11. As a natural left-handed thrower, he developed his pitching skills in this Midwestern setting, drawing inspiration from Detroit Tigers stars like and , whom he admired as a young fan of the team. This early exposure laid the foundation for his athletic pursuits, leading him into high school sports.

High school career

Herrin attended South Vigo High School in , where he graduated in 2015. As a left-handed pitcher for the Braves team under Kyle Kraemer, he earned four varsity letters over his high school career. In his senior season, Herrin posted a 6-2 record while striking out 50 batters, earning recognition as an All-Wabash and All-Conference selection. His overall athletic excellence across , football, and culminated in winning the McMillan Award as Vigo County's top male high school athlete in 2015. Herrin committed to in September 2014, ranked as the 34th-best prospect in the state's 2015 recruiting class.

College career

Tim Herrin, a left-handed from , enrolled at in 2015 and played for the from 2016 to 2018. As a freshman in 2016, he made limited appearances, totaling four games out of the bullpen with a 0.00 over 3.0 and three strikeouts. His role expanded significantly as a in 2017, when he appeared in 20 games, including eight starts, compiling a 3-3 record, a 3.91 , three saves (all in play), 53.0 , and 38 strikeouts. During the summer of 2017, Herrin gained exposure playing for the in the prestigious , where he made seven appearances (one start), posting a 0-1 record and a 5.23 over 20.2 innings with 20 s and 11 walks. His strikeout rate in the league highlighted his potential as a power arm, striking out nearly nine batters per nine innings despite the challenging wooden-bat environment. Herrin's junior season in 2018 marked his most productive year, as he went 6-0 with a 3.22 in 17 games (10 starts), logging a career-high 64.1 and 39 strikeouts while limiting opponents to a .242 . Over his three college seasons, he appeared in 41 games (18 starts) with an overall 3.44 , 120.1 , and 80 strikeouts at a rate of 6.0 per nine innings. Following this strong performance, Herrin decided to forgo his senior year and enter the MLB Draft as a draft-eligible junior.

Professional career

Minor league career

Herrin was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 29th round, 883rd overall, of the 2018 MLB Draft out of . He signed with the team for a $100,000 bonus and began his professional career as a reliever in the Arizona League. In 2018, Herrin made 13 appearances for the rookie-level Arizona League Indians, posting a 6.16 over 19 with 22 strikeouts. The following year, he advanced to short-season A-ball with the , where he excelled with a 0.00 in 17 and six saves, before moving to for a 4.85 in 26 . Across 23 games in 2019, he recorded a combined 2.93 and 29 strikeouts, demonstrating improved command in roles. Herrin's development accelerated in 2021 at Lake County, where he appeared in 36 games, logging a 2.57 over 73.2 with 85 and limiting opponents to a .219 . This season highlighted his growth as a high-leverage reliever, with enhanced velocity and strikeout ability. In , Herrin reached Double-A with the , achieving a 2.01 in 22.1 and 37 , before a promotion to Triple-A , where he posted a 4.98 over 47 with 64 across 46 total appearances. His combined 4.02 and 101 that year underscored his readiness for higher competition. On November 15, , selected Herrin's contract from Columbus, adding him to the 40-man roster to protect him from the .

Major league career

Tim Herrin made his debut on April 2, 2023, with the against the Seattle Mariners at , where he pitched 1⅓ scoreless innings in relief and struck out all four batters he faced. This performance marked him as the first pitcher since 1893 to strike out at least four hitters in his debut while facing no fewer than four batters. Herrin, who had been added to the Guardians' 40-man roster in November 2022 ahead of the season, wore uniform number 29 during his MLB tenure as a left-handed . In the 2023 season, Herrin appeared in 23 games exclusively out of the for the Guardians, posting a 1-1 record with a 5.53 over 27⅔ and recording 32 strikeouts. His contributions helped stabilize the during a season in which the Guardians finished third in the with 76 wins. Herrin's role expanded significantly in 2024, as he made 75 relief appearances for the Guardians, achieving a strong 5-1 record, a 1.92 across 65⅔ innings, and 68 strikeouts while earning 16 holds. This performance underscored his value in high-leverage situations for Cleveland's , which supported the team's 92-win campaign and AL Central title. During the 2025 season, Herrin experienced multiple shuttles between the Guardians and their Triple-A affiliate, the , with several options to the minors and subsequent recalls, including movements in July and August. He appeared in 54 games for , all in , finishing with a 5-4 record, a 4.85 in 42⅔ , and 45 strikeouts, adding 15 holds to his contributions amid the Guardians' 88-74 regular season. During his time with Columbus, he made 8 appearances with a 3.38 over 8 and 9 strikeouts. Through the end of 2025, Herrin's overall MLB career statistics with the Guardians stood at 152 appearances, an 11-6 record, a 3.57 over 136 , and 145 strikeouts.

Playing style

Pitch repertoire

Tim Herrin, a 6-foot-6, 230-pound left-handed reliever, employs a four-pitch arsenal centered on his , , sinker, and . His —encompassing both four-seam and sinker variants—typically registers between 92 and 95 mph, with the four-seam averaging 94.7 mph and the sinker at 93.5 mph in 2025. The , his primary offering at 39.3% usage in 2025, sits at 81.3 mph and features significant vertical drop, while the , thrown at 87.4 mph, provides sweeping horizontal break at 17.9% usage. The sinker rounds out the mix at 16.8% usage, emphasizing arm-side run to induce ground balls. Herrin's throwing mechanics feature a low three-quarters arm slot of 31 degrees, delivering pitches from an extension of approximately 6.4 to 6.5 feet, which enhances perceived despite a slight decline from his 2023 peak of 96.5 mph. His tall frame and left-handed delivery create deception through a downhill plane, particularly effective from the stretch in relief situations. In terms of repertoire evolution, Herrin significantly increased his reliance from 12.2% in his 2023 MLB debut season to 35.3% in 2024 and 39.3% in 2025, transforming it from a chase pitch to an early-count weapon through improved command and mental adjustments tailored to his role. This shift reduced usage from 27.6% in 2024 to 17.9% in 2025, while maintaining a balanced mix; in the minors and college at , his arsenal similarly emphasized off-speed pitches but with less frequency prior to MLB refinements.

Notable performances

Tim Herrin's MLB debut on April 2, 2023, against the Seattle Mariners stands as one of the most remarkable relief pitching outings in modern history. Entering in the sixth inning, the left-hander faced four batters over 1 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out all four on just 20 pitches, including 14 sliders that generated six swings and misses. This performance marked the first time since 1893 that a had struck out four or more batters in his debut while facing exactly that number, according to MLB records. In the 2024 season, Herrin emerged as a cornerstone of the Cleveland Guardians' bullpen, appearing in a team-high 75 games—tied for the eighth-most relief appearances in Major League Baseball—while posting a 1.92 ERA over 65 2/3 innings with 68 strikeouts and a 5-1 record. His reliability in multi-inning stints and low-leverage situations contributed significantly to the Guardians' strong bullpen unit, which ranked among the league's best in preventing runs, as he limited opponents to a .173 batting average against. Herrin's 2025 campaign showed resilience amid challenges, with a late-season surge in September proving pivotal for Cleveland's playoff contention. After an up-and-down year marked by a 4.85 in 54 appearances, he returned from a minor league stint and delivered three consecutive scoreless outings over as many days, including a high-leverage ninth-inning appearance on against the Detroit Tigers where he caught a line drive for an unconventional to end the threat. This stretch, featuring precise control in inherited runner situations, positioned him as a key left-handed option in critical moments during the Guardians' push for the AL Central title. In the 2025 postseason, Herrin contributed to the Guardians' AL Wild Card Series against the Tigers. On October 1 in Game 2, he entered the seventh inning with runners on first and third and one out in a tied game, striking out the next two batters to escape the jam without allowing a run, helping preserve the tie en route to a 6-1 victory.

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