Patrick Corbin is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on July 19, 1989, in Clay, New York, and attended Cicero-North Syracuse High School. After high school, Corbin attended Mohawk Valley Community College before transferring to Chipola College in Florida.
Corbin was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the second round of the 2009 MLB draft but was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2010. He made his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2012 and quickly established himself as a reliable starter. In 2013, Corbin had a breakout season, earning his first All-Star selection and finishing fourth in the National League Cy Young Award voting.
After missing the entire 2014 season due to Tommy John surgery, Corbin returned to the Diamondbacks in 2015 and continued to pitch well. He was traded to the Washington Nationals in 2019 and played a key role in their World Series championship run that year. Corbin started two games in the World Series, including the decisive Game 7, and earned the win in both.
Throughout his career, Corbin was known for his excellent slider, which was one of the best pitches in baseball during his prime. He also had a solid fastball and changeup and was able to keep hitters off balance with his pitch mix. Corbin was a workhorse on the mound, regularly pitching deep into games and racking up strikeouts.
In addition to his success on the field, Corbin was also known for his charitable work off the field. He and his wife, Jen, started the "Corbin's Crew" program, which provided tickets and other perks to children with serious illnesses and their families. Corbin was also involved with the "Players for the Planet" initiative, which aimed to promote environmental sustainability in sports.
Corbin announced his retirement from baseball on November 12, 2021, after 10 seasons in the majors. He finished his career with a 91-72 record, a 3.96 ERA, and 1,413 strikeouts in 1,342 innings pitched. Corbin was a two-time All-Star and received Cy Young Award votes in three different seasons. He will be remembered as one of the best pitchers of his era and a key contributor to the Nationals' championship run in 2019.
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