Thomas Edward Herrin (September 12, 1929 – November 29, 1999) was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1954 season. He played college baseball and basketball at Louisiana Tech University. Listed at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m), 190 lb., Herrin batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Tom Herrin
Pitcher
Born: (1929-09-12)September 12, 1929
Shreveport, Louisiana
Died: November 29, 1999(1999-11-29) (aged 70)
Homer, Louisiana
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 13, 1954, for the Boston Red Sox
Last MLB appearance
June 20, 1954, for the Boston Red Sox
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average7.31
Innings pitched28⅓
Teams

Herrin posted a 1–2 record with a 7.31 ERA in 14 appearances, including eight strikeouts, 22 walks, and 28⅓ innings of work. He was not credited with a save.

Herrin died in Homer, Louisiana, at age 70.

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