Michael Bowden
Born: 9/9/1986 in Winfield, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2008-08-30 | Final Game: 2013-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Michael Matthew Bowden
Biography
Michael Bowden, born in 1986, was a right-handed pitcher whose professional baseball career spanned from 2008 to 2013. He made his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox and contributed to the team during a competitive era in baseball characterized by the Red Sox's resurgence as a postseason contender. Bowden played a total of six seasons in the big leagues, finishing his career with a win-loss record of 3-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.51. He recorded 100 strikeouts over the course of his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff.
Bowden’s playing style was marked by his versatility on the mound, as he was capable of stepping into various roles as needed by his team. Although he did not achieve any saves during his career, his performance in relief appearances highlighted his potential and adaptability as a pitcher. His time in the league was part of a broader narrative of player development, as the Red Sox focused on nurturing young talent to maintain their competitive edge in Major League Baseball. After concluding his career in 2013, Bowden left behind a legacy as a player who experienced the highs and lows of professional baseball, contributing to the rich history of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 103 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 133.7 | 133 | 67 | 16 | 54 | 100 | 4.51 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3.60 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.0 | 23 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 9.56 | -336.2 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 20 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 4.70 | 83.9 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 4.05 | -493.5 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 29 | 2.95 | - |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 1 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 32 | 18 | 15 | 23 | 4.30 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BOS | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | BOS | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | BOS | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | CHC | NL | 30 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CHC | NL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 103 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BOS | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | BOS | P | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | BOS | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | BOS | P | 14 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | CHN | P | 30 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CHN | P | 34 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 103 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHN | NL | $509,500 |
| 2012 | BOS | AL | $484,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $993,500 | ||