Michael Tonkin

Minnesota Twins – No. 59

Pitcher

Born: November 19, 1989
Glendale, California

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

MLB debut

July 11, 2013, for the Minnesota Twins

MLB statistics
(through 2016 season)

Win–loss record

3–2

Earned run average

4.31

Strikeouts

125

Teams

Minnesota Twins (2013–present)

Michael Harvey Tonkin (born November 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball.

Career

Tonkin attended Palmdale High School in Palmdale, California. The Minnesota Twins selected Tonkin in the 30th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft.^[1]

The Twins promoted Tonkin to the major leagues, and he made his major league debut on July 11, 2013.^[1]

Tonkin was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on March 24, 2014, but recalled by the Twins on March 31 before the Rochester season began. He was optioned back to Rochester on April 3, and recalled on April 12. He was returned to Rochester again on May 9.

Personal

Tonkin's brother-in-law is Jason Kubel.^[2]

References

1 2 "Twins rookie reliever Michael Tonkin pitching with a purpose". Foxsportsnorth.com. 2013-07-11. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
↑ Miller, Phil (2010-05-17). "Short hops: Strasburg, Harper, Tonkin, Morneau, etc". Startribune.com. Retrieved 2013-08-27.

External links

Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Minnesota Twins current roster

Active roster	2 Brian Dozier 5 Eduardo Escobar 7 Joe Mauer 11 Jorge Polanco 12 John Ryan Murphy 15 Glen Perkins 17 José Berríos 19 Kennys Vargas 20 Eddie Rosario 22 Miguel Sanó 25 Byron Buxton 26 Max Kepler 27 Brandon Kintzler 36 Robbie Grossman 39 Danny Santana 44 Kyle Gibson 45 Phil Hughes 49 Adalberto Mejía 52 Byung-ho Park 53 Pat Light 54 Ervin Santana 55 Taylor Rogers 56 Tyler Duffey 57 Ryan Pressly 59 Michael Tonkin 60 J. T. Chargois 61 Ryan O'Rourke 62 Buddy Boshers 65 Trevor May 66 Hector Santiago 74 Mason Melotakis 76 Randy Rosario -- Jason Castro -- Mitch Garver -- Zach Granite -- Justin Haley -- Felix Jorge -- Daniel Palka -- Fernando Romero -- Engelb Vielma

Coaching staff	Manager 4 Paul Molitor Bench 46 Joe Vavra First base 40 vacant Third base 13 Gene Glynn Hitting 23 vacant Pitching 41 Neil Allen Assistant hitting 31 Chad Allen Assistant hitting 63 Rudy Hernández Bullpen 18 Eddie Guardado Bullpen catcher 75 Nate Dammann

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