Michael Bowden, baseball player, 2008-2013

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

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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

Career ERA 4.51 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 10.3% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg 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 4.32 (-121%) -336.2
2010 BOS AL 0 1 14 0 0 0 0 15.3 20 8 4 13 4.70 4.08 (-15%) 83.9
2011 BOS AL 0 0 14 0 0 0 0 20.0 19 9 11 17 4.05 3.94 (-3%) -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 4.01 (+27%) -
2013 CHC NL 1 3 34 0 0 0 0 37.7 32 18 15 23 4.30 3.87 (-11%) -

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

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS 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