Jarrod Washburn is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on August 13, 1974, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where he played college baseball.
Washburn was drafted by the California Angels in the second round of the 1995 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 1998. He spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Angels, where he established himself as a reliable starting pitcher. He had a career-best season in 2002, when he went 18-6 with a 3.15 ERA and finished third in the American League Cy Young Award voting.
In 2005, Washburn signed a four-year, $37 million contract with the Seattle Mariners. He spent four seasons with the team, but his performance was inconsistent, and he struggled with injuries. He had a brief stint with the Detroit Tigers in 2009 before retiring from baseball at the end of the season.
Throughout his career, Washburn was known for his control and ability to induce ground balls. He finished his career with a record of 107-109 and a 4.10 ERA. He also pitched in the postseason with the Angels in 2002 and the Tigers in 2009.
After retiring from baseball, Washburn returned to his hometown of Webster, Wisconsin, where he owns and operates a hunting and fishing guide service. He also coaches youth baseball and serves as a color commentator for Milwaukee Brewers games on Fox Sports Wisconsin.
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