Kyle Dowdy
Kyle Dowdy | |
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![]() Dowdy with the Mets in 2019 | |
Pitcher | |
Born: Escondido, California, U.S. | February 3, 1993|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
March 28, 2019, for the Texas Rangers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
September 17, 2022, for the Cincinnati Reds | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 2–1 |
Earned run average | 5.65 |
Strikeouts | 20 |
Teams | |
Kyle Alexander Dowdy (born February 3, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.
Amateur career
[edit]Dowdy graduated from Francis Parker School in San Diego, California, in 2011.[1] Undrafted out of high school in the 2011 MLB draft, he enrolled at the University of Hawaii where he played college baseball for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. In 2012, as a freshman, he appeared in 13 games, going 2–3 with a 3.06 earned run average (ERA).[2]
Following his freshman year, Dowdy transferred to Orange Coast College.[3] As a sophomore in 2013, he had a 6–3 record with a 2.38 ERA, striking out 62 batters in 75.2 innings.[4] He transferred to the University of Houston following his sophomore season.[5] He was forced to sit out the 2014 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery.[6] In 2015, as a redshirt junior, Dowdy was 9–2 with a 2.45 ERA in 19 games, including 12 starts.[7] After the 2015 season, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft.[8]
Professional career
[edit]Detroit Tigers
[edit]Dowdy made his professional debut in 2016 with the Single–A West Michigan Whitecaps, with whom he was named a Midwest League All-Star.[9] He finished the year 10–3 with a 2.84 ERA in 23 games (16 starts). He spent 2017 with the High–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, where he was named to the Florida State League All-Star team,[10] pitching to an 8–12 record with a 3.83 ERA in 25 games (22 starts). He began 2018 with the Double–A Erie SeaWolves and was later promoted to the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens.
Cleveland Indians
[edit]On July 31, 2018, Dowdy and Leonys Martín were traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Willi Castro.[11] He was assigned to the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, where he finished the year. In 30 games (20 starts) between Erie, Toledo, and Akron, he was 9–12 with a 5.15 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP.[12]
The New York Mets selected Dowdy in the 2018 Rule 5 draft on December 13, 2018.[13]
Texas Rangers
[edit]The Texas Rangers claimed Dowdy off of waivers from the Mets on March 26, 2019,[14] and shortly thereafter, added him to their 25-man roster.[15] He made his major league debut on March 28, 2019, versus the Chicago Cubs, allowing three runs over two innings of relief.[16][17] On July 25, Dowdy was designated for assignment after going 2–1 with a 7.25 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 22+1⁄3 innings for Texas.[18]
Cleveland Indians (second stint)
[edit]On July 28, 2019, Dowdy was returned to the Cleveland Indians.[19] Dowdy went to Akron following his return and went 1–1 with a 2.48 ERA over 29 innings for them, before finishing the season by appearing in the International League playoffs for the Columbus Clippers.[20] Dowdy did not play in a game for the Indians organization in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21] In July 2020, Eibner signed on to play for the Eastern Reyes del Tigre of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season. Dowdy recorded a 10.13 ERA in 2 games. He returned to the Indians organization in 2021, posting a 4.80 ERA in 39 appearances for Triple-A Columbus.[22] Dowdy elected free agency on November 7, 2021.
Cincinnati Reds
[edit]On December 9, 2021, Dowdy signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.[23] In 48 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he compiled a 3.96 ERA with 56 strikeouts across 52+1⁄3 innings pitched. On September 13, 2022, the Reds selected Dowdy's contract, adding him to their active roster.[24] He made two scoreless appearances for Cincinnati, recording three strikeouts in 6+1⁄3 innings. Dowdy was designated for assignment on November 15, after multiple prospects were added to the roster.[25] Three days later, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.[26]
Baltimore Orioles
[edit]On December 19, 2022, Dowdy signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.[27] In 39 appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he posted an 8–4 record and 4.38 ERA with 74 strikeouts across 63+2⁄3 innings of work. Dowdy elected free agency following the season on November 6.[28]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Glassey to Be Inducted into Hall of Honorees for Success as Parker's Baseball Coach". Francis Parker School. June 13, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "2012 Media Guide". Issuu. University of Hawaii. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "UH Benefits from California Juco Pipeline". Houston Chronicle. May 29, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Baseball: More Pirates Drafted". LA Times. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Baseball: Pirates Move On". LA Times. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Correspondent, Ivan Lambert Ledger. "Lakeland to host FSL All-Star Game". The Ledger. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Hurler David Hill Highlights Four Former Pirates Taken in MLB Draft". Orange Coast College Athletics. June 9, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Mowery, Matthew B. "Draft Capsules for Each of the Detroit Tigers' Picks in the MLB First-Year Player Draft". The Oakland Press. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "West Michigan Whitecaps Secure Midwest League Wildcard". West of Woodward. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Lakeland Flying Tigers Go Yard Twice in Loss to Brandenton". Motor City Bengals. June 4, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ Fenech, Anthony (July 31, 2018). "Detroit Tigers Trade Leonys Martin to Indians for Infield Prospect". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
- ^ "Kyle Dowdy Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
- ^ DiComo, Anthony (December 13, 2018). "Mets Select Pitcher Dowdy in Rule 5 Draft". New York Mets. Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ "Rangers claim Dowdy off waivers from Mets". MLB.com. March 26, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Late-spring waiver claim affects Rangers' Opening Day roster. Who could get squeezed out?". Star-Telegram. March 27, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ Evan Grant (March 28, 2019). "There's no overlooking dreadful pitching by Rangers on opening day". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- ^ Yousuf, Saad (March 29, 2019). "Kyle Dowdy's journey to the mound made an uninspiring Rangers Opening Day unforgettable". The Athletic. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ T.R. Sullivan (July 25, 2019). "Gallo headed for surgery to fix hamate bone". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
- ^ Brad Bournival (July 28, 2019). "Kyle Dowdy brings big-league experience in his return to Indians' organization". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
- ^ Pete Wickham (September 17, 2019). "Columbus Clippers come up short in triple-A title game". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
- ^ "Kyle Dowdy College, Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
- ^ Nightengale, Bobby (December 11, 2021). "RedsXtra: Cincinnati Reds seeing returns from investments in international scouting". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Reds Select Kyle Dowdy". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Reds Select Elly De La Cruz, Noelvi Marte And Four Others, DFA Six Players". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "National League Non-Tenders: 11/18/22". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Orioles Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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