Josh Lindblom is a professional baseball player who has had a successful career in both the United States and South Korea. Lindblom was born on June 15, 1987, in Lafayette, Indiana, and attended Harrison High School. He then went on to play college baseball at the University of Tennessee, where he was a standout pitcher.
Lindblom was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the second round of the 2008 MLB draft. He made his major league debut with the Dodgers in 2011 and spent the next few seasons bouncing between the majors and the minors. In 2014, he was traded to the Texas Rangers, where he pitched for one season before being traded to the Oakland Athletics.
After the 2014 season, Lindblom decided to take his talents overseas and signed with the Lotte Giants of the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO). He had a successful stint in Korea, winning the KBO MVP award in 2016 and leading the league in wins in 2017. In 2018, he signed with the Doosan Bears and helped lead them to a KBO championship.
Lindblom returned to the United States in 2020, signing with the Milwaukee Brewers. He had a solid season with the Brewers, posting a 2.81 ERA in 12 appearances. In 2021, he signed with the Boston Red Sox but struggled in his limited appearances before being designated for assignment in June.
Overall, Lindblom has had a successful baseball career, both in the United States and overseas. He has shown versatility as a pitcher, being able to pitch both as a starter and a reliever. While he may not be a household name, Lindblom has proven himself to be a valuable asset to any team he has played for.
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