Erik Tolman

Erik Tolman
Tolman with Arizona State in 2019
Washington Nationals – No. 73
Pitcher
Born: (1999-06-03) June 3, 1999
Irvine, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
August 22, 2026, for the Washington Nationals
MLB statistics
(through August 29, 2026)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average0.00
Strikeouts4
Teams

Erik Tolman (born June 3, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Washington Nationals of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Career

Tolman played college baseball at Arizona State University.[1] He was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 14th round of the 2021 MLB draft.

Tolman underwent his second Tommy John surgery procedure on his left elbow in 2022, after previously having his ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow replaced while at Arizona State. After returning to the mound in 2023, while pitching for the Fredericksburg Nationals,[2] he caught a cleat in the turf while hopping over the foul line on his way from the mound, tearing his calf and hamstring muscles, his meniscus, and every ligament in his knee. Tolman lost substantial feeling in and lateral movement in his foot, requiring intense physical therapy that included relearning how to walk and run. He ultimately returned to baseball while wearing a custom ankle brace for stability.[3]

Tolman was called up to the majors for the first time on August 19, 2026.[4] He made his major league debut August 22 against the Miami Marlins, pitching a scoreless inning in relief.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Weiner, Alex (February 14, 2021). "ASU baseball's Erik Tolman putting the bat down to reach new pitching heights". The State Press.
  2. 1 2 Paredes, Perla (August 22, 2026). "Two Tommy John surgeries later, Tolman tosses scoreless frame in MLB debut". MLB.com. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  3. ↑ Nusbaum, Spencer (August 28, 2026). "A freak injury almost led to amputation. Now he's a big leaguer". The Athletic. Retrieved August 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Washington Nationals select the contract of left-handed pitcher Erik Tolman". MLB.com. August 19, 2026.
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