Josh Lindblom
Born: 6/15/1987 in Lafayette, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 2011-06-01 | Final Game: 2021-05-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Joshua William Lindblom
Biography
Josh Lindblom was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1987, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2011 until his retirement in 2021. Over the course of his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound during a time when the game was characterized by a growing emphasis on analytics and specialized pitching roles. With a career record of 7-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.78, Lindblom demonstrated resilience and adaptability, contributing to his teams in various capacities.
Throughout his tenure in the majors, Lindblom amassed 200 strikeouts and recorded 1 save, indicating his ability to miss bats and perform in high-leverage situations. His playing style was marked by a combination of power and finesse, allowing him to navigate through lineups and compete effectively against hitters. While he may not have achieved the acclaim of some of his contemporaries, Lindblom's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a notable figure from the era that bridged traditional baseball strategies with modern approaches to pitching and player development.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 12 | 134 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 209.0 | 205 | 111 | 29 | 87 | 200 | 4.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.7 | 21 | 9 | 10 | 28 | 2.73 | - |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 2 | 2 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.7 | 42 | 16 | 18 | 43 | 3.02 | - |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 23.3 | 19 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 4.63 | -767.0 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 1 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 35 | 19 | 11 | 21 | 5.46 | -437.3 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 7.84 | 586.3 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.3 | 42 | 26 | 16 | 52 | 5.16 | 661.2 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 9.72 | -1298.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TEX | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | PIT | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIL | NL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 134 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | LAN | P | 27 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 48 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | PHI | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | TEX | P | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | OAK | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PIT | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIL | P | 12 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 134 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | TEX | AL | $500,100 |
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $483,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $983,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | West Lafayette | IN | 2007, 2008 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 2006 |