History of Patrick Corbin in Timeline
Patrick Corbin is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Texas Rangers in MLB. Previously, he played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Washington Nationals. A significant highlight of his career was winning the 2019 World Series with the Nationals, where he secured the victory in Game 7.
July 19, 1989: Patrick Corbin's Birth
On July 19, 1989, Patrick Alan Corbin was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.
2007: Successful High School Season
In 2007, during his senior season, Corbin achieved an 8-0 record, leading his team to become the top-ranked team in New York, and earning All-League and All-Central New York honors.
2009: Improving Changeup
During the 2009-10 offseason, Corbin improved his changeup during Instructional League.
2009: Letter of Intent with Southern Miss
Following the 2009 season, Corbin signed a letter of intent with the University of Southern Mississippi to continue his college baseball career.
2009: Signing with the Angels and Rookie Season
In 2009, Corbin signed with the Angels for a $450,000 bonus and played for the Orem Owlz, struggling with a 6.23 ERA.
2009: MLB Draft
In 2009, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim selected Corbin in the second round of the MLB draft.
2010: Progression Through the Minors
In 2010, Corbin played with the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, achieving a combined 3.87 ERA and 106 strikeouts.
2010: Trade to the Diamondbacks
In 2010, Corbin was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks as part of a package for Dan Haren.
2011: Knuckle Curve Development
In 2011, Corbin developed a knuckle curve, which contributed to his scoreless innings streak.
2011: Franchise Record and League Championship
In 2011, Corbin set a franchise record with 27+1⁄3 consecutive scoreless innings for the Mobile Bay Bears, leading the Southern League in strikeouts and winning the league championship.
April 30, 2012: MLB Debut
On April 30, 2012, Corbin was promoted to the major leagues by the Diamondbacks and made his MLB debut against the Miami Marlins, earning the win.
2012: Offseason Improvements
During the 2012-13 offseason, Corbin gained weight and increased his fastball speed.
2012: Humble Lifestyle
During the 2012-13 winter, Corbin lived in his parents' basement and officiated youth basketball games.
2012: Spring Training and Minor League Performance
In 2012, Corbin had a strong spring training and started the season with Mobile, achieving a 2-0 record and 1.67 ERA.
2012: MLB Debut with Diamondbacks
In 2012, Corbin made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
May 2013: National League Pitcher of the Month
In May 2013, Corbin won the National League Pitcher of the Month Award.
2013: All-Star Selection
In 2013, Corbin was named an All-Star for the first time in his career.
2013: Slider Praised by Helton
In 2013, Todd Helton called Corbin's slider "the best I've ever seen."
2014: Season-Ending Injury
In 2014, Corbin missed the entire season due to an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.
2014: Tommy John Surgery
In 2014, Corbin underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season.
July 4, 2015: Return to the Diamondbacks
On July 4, 2015, Corbin returned to the Diamondbacks after recovering from Tommy John surgery.
2015: Return to Diamondbacks
In 2015, Corbin returned to the Diamondbacks but struggled.
2016: Salary Agreement
In 2016, Corbin and the Diamondbacks agreed to a $2.525 million salary.
2016: Moved from Rotation
In 2016, Corbin was removed from the Diamondbacks' starting rotation.
2016: Demotion to Relief Pitcher
In 2016, after struggling as a starter, Corbin was demoted to work as a relief pitcher for the Diamondbacks.
2017: Return to Rotation
In 2017, Corbin returned to the starting rotation for the Diamondbacks.
November 2018: Marriage to Jen
In November 2018, Corbin married his high school classmate, Jen.
December 7, 2018: Signing with the Nationals
On December 7, 2018, the Washington Nationals announced a six-year, $140 million deal with Corbin.
2018: Opening Day Start and All-Star Selection
In 2018, Corbin started for the Diamondbacks on Opening Day and was named an All-Star for the second time.
July 1, 2019: Death of Tyler Skaggs
On July 1, 2019, Patrick Corbin's friend and former teammate, Tyler Skaggs, passed away.
July 2, 2019: Tribute to Tyler Skaggs
On July 2, 2019, Corbin wore number 45 in his start against the Miami Marlins to honor Tyler Skaggs, who had recently passed away.
2019: Joins Washington Nationals
In 2019, Corbin joined the Washington Nationals.
2019: World Series Win and Warren Spahn Award
In 2019, Corbin was the winning pitcher in Game 7 of the World Series, leading to the Nationals' first championship, and he also won the Warren Spahn Award.
2019: World Series Win
In 2019, Patrick Corbin won the World Series with the Washington Nationals, securing the win in Game 7.
2020: Struggles in the 2020 Season
In 2020, Corbin had a 2-7 record with a 4.66 ERA, leading the NL in hits allowed and WHIP.
2020: Endorsed Donald Trump
In 2020, Patrick Corbin publicly endorsed Donald Trump in the United States presidential election via a tweet.
May 14, 2021: Birth of Son Weston
On May 14, 2021, Patrick and Jen Corbin's son, Weston Alan, was born.
2021: Worst Season of Career
In 2021, Corbin had the worst season of his career, leading the National League in home runs allowed and the majors in losses and earned runs allowed.
2022: Challenging Season in 2022
In 2022, Corbin's 6.31 ERA was the worst among major league starting pitchers, and he led the NL in losses and hits allowed.
2023: Birth of Son Miles
In 2023, Patrick and Jen Corbin's son, Miles Patrick, was born.
2023: 10 Wins but League Leading Losses
In 2023, despite achieving 10 wins, Corbin led the NL in losses with a 10-15 record.
August 22, 2024: 100th Career Win
On August 22, 2024, Corbin recorded his 100th career win against the Colorado Rockies.
2024: Adds Cutter Pitch
During the 2024 season, Corbin added a cutter to his pitching repertoire to counteract struggles against right-handed hitters.
2024: Resurgence of the Knuckle Curve
During the 2024 season, Corbin began throwing his knuckle curve again to offset hitters' timing.
March 18, 2025: Signs with Texas Rangers
On March 18, 2025, Corbin signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.
