Michael Tonkin
Born: 11/19/1989 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-07-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Michael Harvey Tonkin
Biography
Michael Tonkin, born in 1989, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his versatility on the mound. Since making his debut on July 11, 2013, Tonkin has established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and rotation, exhibiting a career record of 14-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.18. With 309 strikeouts to his name, he showcases a solid strikeout capability, complemented by his ability to secure saves, totaling 3 throughout his career.
Tonkin’s playing style is characterized by his strong fastball and effective secondary pitches, making him a valuable asset in high-pressure situations. As he continues his career, he contributes to the ongoing evolution of pitching strategies in Major League Baseball, where power pitching and strikeouts have become increasingly central to team success. With his impressive track record and ongoing contributions, Michael Tonkin remains a noteworthy figure in the contemporary baseball landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 10 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 305.7 | 289 | 142 | 44 | 107 | 309 | 4.18 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0.79 | 507.8 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4.74 | -161.7 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 3.47 | -620.0 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 80 | 40 | 24 | 80 | 5.02 | -386.3 |
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 5.14 | -1099.5 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 7 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 80.0 | 64 | 38 | 23 | 75 | 4.28 | -199.9 |
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 3.86 | 799.9 |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 3 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 56.0 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 57 | 3.38 | - |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5.14 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIN | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | MIN | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIN | AL | 65 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIN | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | ATL | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | MIN | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYY | AL | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2024 | NYN | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS1 | ATL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | NLDS1 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 243 | 0 | 10 | 27 | 0 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | MIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | MIN | P | 25 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | MIN | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | P | 65 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | MIN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | ATL | P | 45 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | MIN | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | NYA | P | 39 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | NYN | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 243 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIN | AL | $515,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $515,000 | ||