Mason Tobin

Mason Reed Tobin (born July 8, 1987 in Glendive, Montana) is a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers.

Prior to playing professionally, Tobin attended Kentridge High School in Kent, Washington and then Everett Community College. He was drafted three times – first, in the 15th round of the 2005 amateur draft by the Atlanta Braves. Next, by the Braves in the 45th round of the 2006 amateur draft, and last by the Anaheim Angels in the 16th round of the 2007 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Casey Harvie.

Tobin began his professional career in 2007, pitching for the Orem Owlz and AZL Angels, going a combined 4–1 with a 2.08 ERA in 14 games (13 starts). In 2008, he pitched for the Cedar Rapids Kernels, going 2–3 with a 3.13 ERA in eight starts. He pitched in only three games in 2009 (undergoing Tommy John surgery in the spring of that year), all for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and all relief appearances, allowing no runs in 2 ²⁄₃ innings.

In the 2010 Rule 5 Draft, Tobin was taken by the Chicago Cubs. Though he did not play in 2010, the Rangers traded for him for cash considerations in December of that year.^[1] He made his major league debut on April 2, 2011.

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