Michael Bowden (baseball)

Michael Bowden
Bowden with the Chicago Cubs in 2012
Pitcher
Born: (1986-09-09) September 9, 1986 (age 38)
Winfield, Illinois, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
Professional debut
MLB: August 30, 2008, for the Boston Red Sox
NPB: March 28, 2014, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
KBO: April 6, 2016, for the Doosan Bears
Last appearance
MLB: September 3, 2013, for the Chicago Cubs
NPB: 2014, for the Saitama Seibu Lions
KBO: October 1, 2017, for the Doosan Bears
MLB statistics
Win–loss record3–5
Earned run average4.51
Strikeouts100
NPB statistics
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average4.50
Strikeouts30
KBO statistics
Win–loss record21–12
Earned run average4.07
Strikeouts211
Teams
Career highlights and awards
KBO

Michael Matthew Bowden (born September 9, 1986) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs, in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) with the Saitama Seibu Lions, and in the KBO League (KBO) with the Doosan Bears. He attended high school at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois. He was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 1st round of the 2005 Major League Baseball Draft.[1]

Career

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Boston Red Sox

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Bowden began his professional career with the Gulf Coast League Red Sox in 2005, and advanced to the Greenville Drive the following season, also playing one game with the Wilmington Blue Rocks.

Bowden pitching for the Boston Red Sox in 2008

Bowden began the 2008 season with the Sea Dogs and was promoted to the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, on July 18, 2008.[2] On August 30, Bowden made his first major league start against the Chicago White Sox. He received the decision in a five-inning start, giving up seven hits and two runs in an 8–2 win.[3] On April 26, 2009, Bowden was called up to bolster the bullpen after a night where the Red Sox bullpen got overworked.[4] He later worked two perfect innings against the New York Yankees.

Bowden was recalled July 18, 2010 after spending the beginning of the season in Pawtucket.[5] After three relief appearances, he was optioned back five days later to make room for Josh Beckett, who was coming off the disabled list.[6] On August 14, 2010, Bowden was once again recalled, and then optioned back on August 28 to make room for Hideki Okajima.

In 2011, Bowden began the season with Pawtucket, for whom he pitched in 14 games with a 1.59 ERA. He was recalled to the Red Sox on May 17 when Daisuke Matsuzaka was placed on the 15-day disabled list with an elbow injury.[7] Bowden was recalled on August 27, to replace Scott Atchison.[8] On April 15, 2012, Bowden was designated for assignment.[9]

Chicago Cubs

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On April 21, 2012, Bowden was traded to the Chicago Cubs along with a player to be named later for Marlon Byrd.[10] On April 14, 2013, Bowden, along with Edwin Jackson, broke the record for most wild pitches in an inning, with 5.[11] He was designated for assignment on May 21, 2013.[12] He returned to the Cubs when his contract was selected on July 11, 2013. He was designated for assignment again on September 4, 2013, and became a free agent on October 1.[13]

Saitama Seibu Lions

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Bowden signed a contract with the Seibu Lions of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2014 season.[14] He developed a split-finger fastball while playing for the Seibu Lions.[15]

Bowden, during his tenure with the Norfolk Tides, at 2015 Triple-A All-Star Game

Cincinnati Reds

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On December 24, 2014, Bowden signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. On December 29, 2014, he was assigned to AAA Louisville Bats.[16]

Baltimore Orioles

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On April 4, 2015, Bowden was traded to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations. He was immediately assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[17]

Minnesota Twins

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Bowden signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins on July 25, 2015.[18] He elected free agency on November 6.[19]

Doosan Bears

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Bowden signed a one-year contract worth $650,000 with the Doosan Bears in the Korea Baseball Organization in November 2015. On June 30, 2016, Bowden pitched a complete game no-hitter against the NC Dinos.[20] On December 12, 2016, Bowden re-signed his contract worth $1.1 mil with the Bears for the 2017 season.[21] On November 25, 2017, Bowden announced that he would not be returning to the Bears for the 2018 season.[22]

Los Angeles Dodgers

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On March 4, 2019, Bowden signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He made one start for the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers and four starts for the AA Tulsa Drillers, with a 6.97 ERA[23] before he was released on June 3.[24]

Pericos de Puebla

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On June 29, 2019, Bowden signed with the Pericos de Puebla of the Mexican League. He was released on July 3, 2019. In 1 start he went 3 innings with a 9.00 era and 1 strikeout.

High Point Rockers

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On July 13, 2019, Bowden signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He was released on September 11, 2019. In 9 starts 43 innings he went 2–4 with a 2.93 era and 53 strikeouts.

Chicago Dogs

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On March 4, 2021, Bowden signed with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball.[25] In 2021, Bowden recorded a 7–1 record and 2.92 ERA in 12 appearances with the Dogs. On June 16, 2022, Bowden was released by the Dogs.[26]

References

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  1. ^ "Red Sox 2005 draft picks". The Boston Globe. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2008.
  2. ^ McGair, Brendan (July 19, 2008). "Michael Bowden joins PawSox". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on May 6, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2008.
  3. ^ "Pedroia continues hot stretch at plate as Red Sox fight off ChiSox". ESPN. August 30, 2008. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Nicholson, Zachary (April 26, 2009). "Bowden called up to bolster bullpen". Sox Prospects. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  5. ^ Edes, Gordon (July 18, 2010). "Bowden joins Red Sox 'pen; more moves ahead". ESPN. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  6. ^ McDonald, Joe (July 24, 2010). "Red Sox option Bowden to free spot for Beckett". ESPN. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Browne, Ian (May 17, 2011). "Dice-K to join Lackey on 15-day disabled list". Boston Red Sox. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  8. ^ Drellich, Evan (August 27, 2011). "Atchison demoted; Bowden joins Sox's bullpen". Boston Red Sox. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  9. ^ Normandin, Marc (April 15, 2012). "Jason Repko Called Up, Michael Bowden Designated For Assignment". Over the Monster. SB Nation. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  10. ^ Greenspan, Eli (April 21, 2012). "Cubs Trade Marlon Byrd and Cash to Red Sox for Michael Bowden, PTBNL". Bleacher Report. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  11. ^ "Cubs' Edwin Jackson, Michael Bowden tie record with 5 wild pitches in inning". Times Colonist. April 14, 2013. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  12. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (May 21, 2013). "Cubs Designate Michael Bowden For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  13. ^ "Pacific Coast League Transactions – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  14. ^ Polishuk, Mark (December 19, 2013). "Minor Moves: Seibu, Below, Maier, McCutchen". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved February 9, 2014.
  15. ^ Pannone, Eddie (September 12, 2015). "Michael Bowden: Japan Tenure Helping Plans for MLB Return – 27 Outs Baseball MiLB". 27 Outs Baseball. Archived from the original on September 19, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  16. ^ Polishuk, Mark (December 24, 2014). "Minor Moves: Mijares, Bowden, Runzler". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 25, 2014.
  17. ^ Polishuk, Mark (April 4, 2015). "Orioles Acquire Michael Bowden". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  18. ^ Johnson, Brad (July 25, 2015). "Minor MLB Transactions: 7/25/15". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  19. ^ "International League Transactions". Minor League Baseball. p. November 2015. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
  20. ^ "Ex-major league pitcher tosses no-hitter in S. Korea". Yonhap News Agency. June 30, 2016. Archived from the original on November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  21. ^ "Baseball champions re-signs American pitcher". Yonhap News Agency. December 12, 2016. Archived from the original on December 21, 2016. Retrieved December 12, 2016.
  22. ^ Bowden, Michael (November 25, 2017). "Twitter: Bowden will not return to Doosan Bears for 2018 season". Twitter. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  23. ^ "Michael Bowden Minor, Winter and Korean League Statistics and History". Baseball Reference. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  24. ^ Minami, Craig (June 4, 2019). "Peters drives in one in Tulsa win". True Blue LA. SB Nation. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  25. ^ "Michael Bowden: Headed to independent ball". CBS Sports. March 11, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  26. ^ "American Association of Professional Baseball – 2022 Transactions".
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