A familiar face from the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series runs in 1992 and 1993 is heading into the Hall of Fame.

Earlier today, the Boston Red Sox announced their 2026 class for their organizational Hall of Fame, with former Jays reliever Mike Timlin being named. Timlin will join left-hander Jon Lester, outfielder Johnny Damon, broadcaster Sherm Feller, and Bill Mueller for his memorable walk-off home run in 2004, which came following the infamous Derek Jeter/Jason Varitek brawl earlier in the game (going in as a memorable moment).

Timlin was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth round in 1987 out of Southwestern University. He made his big league debut in 1991, appearing in 63 games (three starts) and pitching to a 3.16 ERA and a 1.329 WHIP across 108 1/3 innings. He appeared in four games in the ALCS series against the Minnesota Twins that season and finished sixth in Rookie of the Year voting.

In 1992, Timlin split the campaign between the minors and the Major Leagues, eventually earning a spot on the postseason roster. He appeared in two games in the ALCS against Oakland and in two games during the World Series run against Atlanta, earning the pivotal final out against an Otis Nixon bunt to first base for the final out of the series. The right-hander was also on the 1993 World Series roster, earning him another championship ring.

Across seven seasons with the Jays, Timlin appeared in 305 games and pitched to a 3.62 ERA and a 3.62 FIP through 393 1/3 innings. He won two championships during that time with 52 saves, and amassed a 3.8 BB/9 and a 7.6 K/9 during that time. During the 1997 season, he and Paul Spoljaric were traded to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Jose Cruz Jr.

Timlin spent time with the Mariners, Orioles, Cardinals, and Phillies before landing with the Red Sox during the 2002/2003 season on a one-year deal. He would make 72 appearances in his debut season, posting a 3.55 ERA with two saves. Across six seasons with the Red Sox, Timlin would earn two more championship rings (2004 and 2007) and finish with a 3.76 ERA, 4.00 FIP, and a 1.271 WHIP through 409 innings. He currently is the Red Sox leader in postseason games pitched (28) and appeared in six of the eight games during the team’s two separate World Series runs at that time.

The Texas product would pitch through his age-42 season, and although he attempted another opportunity with the Colorado Rockies in 2009, he would retire shortly after.

Following 18 seasons in the big leagues, Timlin ranks eighth in MLB history in appearances (1058 games), fifth in Red Sox history (394), and 15th in Blue Jays history (305).

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