SOPHOMORE (2020):
- Erik Tolman had 30 strikeouts in just 18.0 innings pitched last season - holding opponents to just .143 hitting
- The 30 strikeouts were 5th in the Pac-12 last season while his 12 looking strikeouts were second
- Tolman recorded 15.00 strikeouts per nine innings, a total that was 2nd in the Pac-12 and 18th nationally
- In his three starts last year, Tolman allowed just four earned runs. He was unfazed by runners on the basepath, holding opponents to just 3-of-20 hitting (.150) with runners on
- Tolman was deadly with two strikes to his credit last season, holding opponents to 3-for-45 (.067) hitting with two strikes
- Tolman’s 2020 debut was absolutely electric as he posted a career-best 12 strikeouts against #24 Oklahoma State - the most for an ASU pitcher since Ryan Kellogg had 12 strikeouts against Oregon on May 12, 2014. It took Kellogg eight innings to get to that mark, while Tolman was able to reach the number in just six innings of work
- It was the most strikeouts in six or fewer innings since Mitchell Lambson had 12 on March 14, 2009 against Kansas in 5.2 innings
- Was thrust into several crucial spots as a true freshman this season and responded best when the lights were on, showing off his skills in a number of two-way roles
- Went 3-1 with two saves this season and a team-best 3.38 ERA among pitchers averaging at least two innings per game and didn't allowed an earned run in 15 of his 24 appearances
- Tolman struck out 49 batters and in 48.0 innings pitched.
- Started the year as well as he could have, allowing just four earned runs in his first 16 games through the beginning of April
- Opponent’s .206 batting average against Tolman, easily the lowest on the team.
- Tolman was dominant when he has two strikes to his credit, holding opponents to 4-35 (.114) in 1-2 counts and 5-of-30 (.167) in 2-2 counts with 33 of his 49 strikeouts.
- With runners on the basepath, opponents bat just 17-of-86 (.198) against Tolman on the season and he has been shutdown with two outs, limiting the opposition to 8-of-54 (.148) while stranding 53 baserunners.
- Had a career-high six strikeouts in just 2.2 innings against Arizona and backed that up with a five strikeout effort in his next appearance in 3.1 innings against Nebraska
- Saw valuable time at the dish as well, recording three homers and a .227 average on the season
- Attended El Toro High School in Lake Forest, California.
- Perfect Game tabbed him as the 111th-ranked overall player nationally in 2018.
- Named the Orange County Baseball Player of the Year by the Orange County Register after compiling an 8-2 record for El Toro High School with a paltry 1.89 ERA.
- Helped lead his team to a 23-8-1 record (8-3 conf.) and a No. 7 ranked finish in the state of California.
- Ranked as the 15th-ranked left-handed pitcher in the country according to Perfect Game.
- Listed as the second-best LHP out of California according to Perfect Game and the 15th-best player overall.
- Named a Rawlings-Perfect Game All-American and a California All-Region First Team selection for the 2018 season.
- He was tabbed as the South Coast League MVP with his 4-0 record in league games and 1.59 ERA.
- 2016 and 2017 Perfect Game Underclass All-American
- Prep Baseball Report touted him as the 44th-best player nationally in its recruiting area (32 states, New England and Canada) and the No. 5 left-handed pitcher of the 2018 class.
- Struck out 100 batters over 74 innings and allowed only 56 hits and 21 walks.
- Showed his versatility and athleticism by playing in the field as well, hitting.364 on the season with six home runs, 21 RBIs and 39 hits.
- Participated in the 2017 Area Code Games