Dustin McGowan
Born: 3/24/1982 in Savannah, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2005-07-30 | Final Game: 2017-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 235 lbs
Full name: Dustin Michael McGowan
Biography
Dustin McGowan was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2005 to 2017. Born in 1982, he made his Major League Baseball debut in 2005 with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he quickly became known for his powerful fastball and competitive spirit on the mound. Over his career, McGowan compiled a win-loss record of 35-34 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.5. His ability to strike out hitters was evident as he amassed a total of 540 strikeouts, showcasing his talent as a strikeout artist despite facing various challenges throughout his career.
McGowan's journey in baseball was marked by resilience, particularly as he overcame significant injuries that tested his determination and commitment to the game. He finished his career with a total of 2 saves, reflecting his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. McGowan's contributions to the teams he played for, especially during his tenure with the Blue Jays, solidified his reputation as a dedicated player in a competitive era of baseball. His story remains a testament to the perseverance often required in the world of professional sports.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 34 | 290 | 69 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 650.3 | 619 | 325 | 78 | 279 | 540 | 4.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.3 | 49 | 32 | 17 | 34 | 6.35 | -943.3 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 35 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 7.24 | -635.5 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 12 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 169.7 | 146 | 77 | 61 | 144 | 4.08 | 3267.3 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 6 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 111.3 | 115 | 54 | 38 | 85 | 4.37 | 1449.6 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 6.43 | -872.3 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.7 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 26 | 2.45 | 125.3 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 5 | 3 | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 82.0 | 80 | 38 | 33 | 61 | 4.17 | -2672.1 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 1 | 2 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 29 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 6.94 | -2252.8 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 1 | 3 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.0 | 49 | 21 | 33 | 63 | 2.82 | -2.5 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 8 | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 77.7 | 77 | 41 | 27 | 64 | 4.75 | -883.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 291 | 27 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0.074 | 0.074 | 0.074 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | TOR | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 28 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 53 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | MIA | NL | 55 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | MIA | NL | 63 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 290 | 69 | 46 | 85 | 12 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | TOR | P | 13 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | TOR | P | 16 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | TOR | P | 27 | 27 | 17 | 29 | 4 | 2 |
| 2008 | TOR | P | 19 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 | TOR | P | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | P | 25 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | TOR | P | 53 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | PHI | P | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIA | P | 55 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIA | P | 63 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 290 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hutch Award |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | MIA | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2015 | PHI | NL | $650,000 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $600,000 |
| 2011 | TOR | AL | $450,000 |
| 2010 | TOR | AL | $500,000 |
| 2009 | TOR | AL | $419,400 |
| 2008 | TOR | AL | $404,100 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,023,500 | ||