Kyle McGowin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2018-2021)
Kyle McGowin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2021 for the Washington Nationals, a span of 4 seasons. Across 48 career appearances, he went 1-0 with a 5.98 ERA and 77 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 202 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2018-09-05
- Last Game
- 2021-08-31
Full name: Kyle Keston McGowin
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 5.87 | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16.0 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 10.12 | 4.51 (-125%) | -1233.6 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.0 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 16 | 4.91 | 4.45 (-10%) | 122.3 |
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 0 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 4.20 | 4.27 (+2%) | -253.4 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 1 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 64.2 | 58 | 43 | 28 | 77 | 5.98 | — | -1,365 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 32.7% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 60.2% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .738 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | WAS | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | WAS | NL | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | WAS | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | WAS | NL | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 48 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (96 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 23 | 33.2 | 30 | 21 | 15 | 31 | 5.61 |
| Away | 25 | 31.0 | 28 | 22 | 13 | 46 | 6.39 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-31 | WAS | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-29 | WAS | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-27 | WAS | NYN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-25 | WAS | MIA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-24 | WAS | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-10 | WAS | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-09 | WAS | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-07 | WAS | SDP | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-07-05 | WAS | SDP | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-07-03 | WAS | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-08-31 | WAS | PHI | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-08-29 | WAS | NYN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-08-27 | WAS | NYN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-08-25 | WAS | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-08-24 | WAS | MIA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-07-10 | WAS | SFG | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-07-09 | WAS | SFG | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-07-07 | WAS | SDP | — | 2.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021-07-05 | WAS | SDP | — | 1.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021-07-03 | WAS | LAD | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Kyle McGowin: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 5, 2018 and the final game on August 31, 2021, Kyle McGowin built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Washington Nationals, from 2018 through 2021. The bio lists McGowin as a pitcher who both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'3" and 202 pounds. McGowin was born on November 27, 1991, in Southampton, NY, USA. McGowin's full given name, per the bio, is Kyle Keston McGowin.
McGowin pitched in 48 games, starting 2, and finished with a 1-0 record and 5.98 ERA. Also on McGowin's record: 77 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.98 mark was 38.4% worse. 2021 was McGowin's sharpest full season, a 4.20 ERA against the league's 4.27.
The position breakdown shows 48 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, McGowin's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 1 assists and 1 errors.
The game-log section draws on 96 games of Retrosheet box scores for McGowin.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kyle McGowin
- What years did Kyle McGowin play?
- Kyle McGowin played in Major League Baseball from 2018 to 2021.
- Was Kyle McGowin a pitcher?
- Yes. Kyle McGowin pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 77 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Kyle McGowin hit?
- Kyle McGowin hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Kyle McGowin play for?
- Kyle McGowin played for one team, the Washington Nationals (2018–2021).
- What were Kyle McGowin's career stats?
- In 48 games, Kyle McGowin went 1-0 with a 5.98 ERA, 77 strikeouts, 64.2 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Kyle McGowin play?
- Kyle McGowin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Kyle McGowin and how much did he weigh?
- Kyle McGowin was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 202 pounds.
- What was Kyle McGowin's career ERA?
- Kyle McGowin finished with a 5.98 career ERA, going 1-0 with 77 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Kyle McGowin have?
- Kyle McGowin recorded 77 career strikeouts.
- Is Kyle McGowin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Kyle McGowin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.