Patrick Corbin Bio
Patrick Alan Corbin (born July 19, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Nationals, and Texas Rangers. Corbin won the 2019 World Series with the Nationals, recording the win in Game 7 against the Houston Astros. Across his career, he has been selected to two MLB All-Star Games and has remained a durable left-handed presence on the mound for more than a decade.
Listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds, Corbin is known for his four-seam and sinking fastball that averages 92 miles per hour, along with a slider that became one of his signature pitches. After moving through the junior college ranks and rising quickly through the minor leagues, he reached the majors in 2012 and has since pitched in more than 300 big-league games.
Early Life and Background
Patrick Alan Corbin was born on July 19, 1989, in Clay, New York. His father, Dan Sr., worked as a driver for a sausage company, while his mother, Patty, has worked as a nurse at a rehabilitation center for the elderly. Dan Sr. built a basketball court in the family backyard for his children, and as a child Corbin identified basketball as his favorite sport.
Corbin played Pop Warner football, basketball in the Catholic Youth Organization, and Little League baseball, and grew up a fan of the New York Yankees. He attended Cicero–North Syracuse High School in Cicero, New York. His father suggested he sign up for the school baseball team during his freshman year, but Corbin declined, preferring to play with his friends. He instead played basketball and football before his basketball teammates convinced him to try out for baseball in his junior year, where he was soon throwing over 80 miles per hour with little formal training.
As a senior at C-NS, Corbin went 8–0 with 76 strikeouts in 47 innings, helping his team become the top-ranked squad in New York State. He was named to the All-League team and first-team All-Central New York, and he graduated from C-NS with a 14–0 record and 139 strikeouts. He also broke the school record for most three-point field goals in a single game on the basketball team.
Path to Major League Baseball
Corbin’s grades were not strong enough for him to enroll at a four-year college that would allow him to play baseball, so he began his college career at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York. There he played both baseball and basketball. Scouts from two teams attempted to sign him as an undrafted free agent for a $75,000 bonus, but his coach advised him to wait another season. While playing for a travel team, Corbin’s fastball was clocked above 90 miles per hour, drawing renewed scouting attention.
Corbin transferred to Chipola College in Marianna, Florida, for his sophomore year to play year-round in warmer weather. Focusing exclusively on baseball, he added 15 to 20 pounds and starred for the Chipola Indians in the Panhandle Conference, going 5–2 with a 4.32 ERA and 86 strikeouts in 74 1/3 innings while earning All-Conference and All-Tournament honors. Following the 2009 season, he signed a letter of intent with the University of Southern Mississippi before being selected in the MLB draft.
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim drafted Corbin in the second round of the 2009 MLB draft with the 80th overall pick, making him the first junior college player selected that year. He signed for a $450,000 bonus and pitched for the Orem Owlz of the rookie-level Pioneer League, where he initially struggled before learning to pitch to contact. In mid-2010, the Angels traded Corbin, Joe Saunders, Rafael Rodríguez, and Tyler Skaggs to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Dan Haren.
Patrick Corbin Career
Early Career (2009–2011)
Corbin began his professional career with Orem in 2009, posting a 6.23 ERA in his first six appearances before adjusting his approach on the mound. The following season he split time between the Class A Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Class A-Advanced Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, combining for a 3.87 ERA with 106 strikeouts in 118 2/3 innings. After the midseason trade to Arizona, he finished 2010 with the Visalia Rawhide and posted a 1.38 ERA in 26 innings.
In 2011, pitching for the Double-A Mobile BayBears, Corbin set a franchise record with 27 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings. He finished the year 9–8 with 142 strikeouts in 160 1/3 innings, leading the Southern League in punchouts and helping Mobile win the league championship. His performance that year cemented his status as one of the top left-handed pitching prospects in baseball.
Arizona Diamondbacks Breakthrough (2012–2018)
Corbin made his MLB debut on April 30, 2012, against the Miami Marlins, earning the win after allowing three runs in 5 2/3 innings. He shuttled between Arizona and Triple-A Reno during his rookie year, finishing 6–8 with a 4.54 ERA in 107 innings. Over the 2012–13 offseason he added weight and velocity, made the Diamondbacks’ Opening Day rotation in 2013, and earned National League Pitcher of the Month honors in May.
By the 2013 All-Star break, Corbin was 11–1 with a 2.35 ERA, earning his first All-Star selection. He finished the year with a 3.41 ERA. In 2014, an MRI revealed damage to the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, leading to Tommy John surgery and the loss of the entire season. He returned in July 2015 and posted a 3.60 ERA in 16 starts, but struggled through 2016 and was moved to the bullpen midseason before reclaiming a rotation spot in 2017.
Corbin started for the Diamondbacks on Opening Day in both 2017 and 2018. On April 17, 2018, he threw 7 2/3 no-hit innings in a complete game shutout against the San Francisco Giants. He earned his second All-Star nod that year and finished 11–7 with a 3.15 ERA and a career-best 246 strikeouts over 200 innings. After the season, he became a free agent and signed a six-year, $140 million contract with the Washington Nationals.
Washington Nationals Era (2019–2024)
Corbin’s first season in Washington became the most memorable of his career. In 2019 he went 14–7 with a 3.25 ERA and 238 strikeouts in 202 innings. During the postseason he pitched in multiple roles, starting Game 1 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, coming out of the bullpen in Game 5 to record two scoreless innings, and starting the pennant-clinching Game 4 of the NLCS against the St. Louis Cardinals. In the World Series he relieved Max Scherzer in Game 1, started Game 4, and then pitched the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings of Game 7 without allowing a run to earn the winning decision in the Nationals’ first championship. He also won the 2019 Warren Spahn Award.
The seasons that followed were difficult. In 2020 he went 2–7 with a 4.66 ERA, leading the NL in hits allowed and WHIP. In 2021 his 5.82 ERA was the worst among qualified pitchers, and he led the majors in losses, earned runs allowed, and home runs allowed. In 2022 his 6.31 ERA was the worst among big-league starters, and he went 6–19 while leading the NL in losses. He returned to double-digit wins in 2023 with a 10–15 record and a 5.20 ERA over 180 innings, and on August 22, 2024, he recorded his 100th career win against the Colorado Rockies. He finished 2024 at 6–13 with a 5.62 ERA across 32 starts before his tenure in Washington ended.
Texas Rangers Era (2025–Present)
On March 18, 2025, Corbin signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers worth a guaranteed $1.1 million, with additional incentives tied to appearances and innings pitched. The Rangers optioned him to the Triple-A Round Rock Express on March 25 to build up stamina after he missed the majority of spring training. On April 4, 2025, Texas recalled Corbin after placing Jack Leiter on the injured list, and he rejoined the major-league staff early in the regular season.
Driving Style and Strengths
Wait — baseball, not racing. Corbin works primarily as a starting pitcher and relies on a four-seam fastball that sits around 92 miles per hour, a sinker with similar velocity, a changeup in the low 80s, and a slider that has long been considered his out pitch. During the 2024 season he added a cutter to handle right-handed hitters and reintroduced his knuckle curve to disrupt timing. His low zone percentage forces contact, and his durability has allowed him to log 200-plus innings in multiple seasons.
Notable Events and Milestones
Corbin’s most famous moment came in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series, when he bridged the middle innings against the Houston Astros to preserve the Nationals’ lead and earn the winning decision. Other milestones include his 2013 and 2018 All-Star selections, his 7 2/3 no-hit innings against the Giants in April 2018, his 27 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings in Double-A in 2011, and his 100th career win in August 2024. His 13.886 strikeouts per nine innings in the 2019 postseason ranked third all-time for a single MLB postseason.
Patrick Corbin Career Wins
Across all levels, Corbin has been a consistent winner. His high-school record alone featured a 14–0 mark with 139 strikeouts, and his junior college and minor-league seasons featured dominant stretches, including a 1.38 ERA in 26 innings at Visalia in 2010 and a 9–8 record with a Southern League-leading 142 strikeouts for Mobile in 2011. In the majors, his most celebrated victory came in Game 7 of the 2019 World Series, while his 100th career win arrived against the Colorado Rockies in August 2024.
Major League Highlights
In the majors, Corbin has earned wins with the Diamondbacks, Nationals, and Rangers. His first MLB win came in his debut against the Miami Marlins in 2012, and he followed it with double-digit win totals in 2013, 2019, and 2023. He was a National League All-Star in 2013 and again in 2018 and won the Warren Spahn Award following the 2019 season. His biggest postseason victories include Game 4 of the 2019 NLCS and the decisive Game 7 of the 2019 World Series.
Other Wins and Performances
Corbin helped lead the Mobile BayBears to the 2011 Southern League championship and earned All-Conference and All-Tournament recognition at Chipola College. He also set franchise records during his time in the minors, including the consecutive scoreless innings streak at Mobile and a strong combined showing across Cedar Rapids and Rancho Cucamonga in 2010.
Patrick Corbin Family
Family Background and Baseball Lineage
Corbin’s parents, Dan Sr. and Patty, raised him in Clay, New York. His father’s encouragement and the basketball court he built in the backyard shaped Corbin’s early athletic development. Corbin also developed a close friendship with former teammate Tyler Skaggs, who died on July 1, 2019, and had been a groomsman in Corbin’s wedding.
Personal Life
Corbin met his wife, Jen, when they were high school classmates at Cicero–North Syracuse. The couple married in November 2018 and has two sons. During the offseason they live in Phoenix, Arizona. With his first professional signing bonus, Corbin bought a used car, lived in his parents’ basement during the 2012–13 winter, and officiated youth basketball games. He and Jen also made a six-figure contribution to the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy during his time in Washington.
2025 Season Performance
Corbin began 2025 with a fresh start in Texas after signing a one-year deal with the Rangers in mid-March. The club optioned him to Triple-A Round Rock to rebuild stamina, then recalled him on April 4 once Jack Leiter landed on the injured list. His return to the majors gave Texas another experienced left-hander to lengthen its pitching staff early in the year.
Coming off several tough seasons in Washington, Corbin entered 2025 looking to stabilize his role as a back-of-the-rotation starter. His contract includes incentives tied to appearances and innings, giving him a clear path to additional earnings if he stays healthy and productive. The Rangers’ plan was to ease him back into regular work after a limited spring training.
Outlook for 2025 centers on durability and consistency. If Corbin can keep his walk rate in check and rely on his sinker-slider combination, he has a chance to provide quality innings for a Rangers club looking to bounce back into contention. His veteran presence and postseason résumé also make him a valuable mentor in the clubhouse regardless of his individual results.