In 18 MLB seasons, Timlin compiled a record of 75–73, with 141 saves, and a 3.63 ERA. In innings pitched, he struck out 872 batters while walking 377. As a hitter, he had seven at-bats (all with St. Louis); he struck out four times and did not reach base. As of July 2017, Timlin ranks eighth all-time in appearances for MLB pitchers, having played in 1,058 games. Timlin wore uniform number 40 with Toronto, Seattle, and Baltimore. When he was traded to St. Louis in 2000, uniform number 40 was already in use by Andy Benes, so Timlin changed to uniform number 50. He later kept that number with Philadelphia and Boston. Timlin was ejected twice in his MLB career, both times during the 2002 season. Timlin was also a member of the United States national baseball team that competed in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. Honors Timlin was the 2007 recipient of the Lou Gehrig Memorial Award, which is awarded annually to an MLB player who has made exemplary contributions to "both his community and philanthropy." On April 19, 2009, Timlin was honored by the Red Sox, throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on "Mike Timlin Day" at Fenway Park. In 2010, Timlin was inducted to Southwestern University's Hall of Fame. Personal life Timlin has three sisters; Jeri Lynn, Tracy, and Sherri. He and his wife, Dawn, have two children; a son born in 1996, and a daughter born in 2000. The Timlins are organizers of "The Sharon Timlin Memorial 5K Race to Cure ALS", held annually since 2004; Timlin's mother died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in March 2002. , Timlin identified as an evangelical Christian. In 2006, with former teammates Johnny Damon and Édgar Rentería, Timlin was featured on an episode of the animated television series Arthur, providing his voice for the Elwood City Grebes pitcher "Winlin." During the 2017 season, Timlin worked as color commentator with play-by-play announcer Dave O'Brien for several Red Sox games in July. Timlin was present at the concert where the Las Vegas shooting occurred on October 1, 2017, but escaped unharmed. Timlin is the godfather of Paul Spoljaric's son, Garner. See also List of Major League Baseball career games finished leaders 2006 World Baseball Classic rosters References Further reading External links Mike Timlin at Pura Pelota (Venezuelan Professional Baseball League) 1966 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baltimore