Kyle McGowin, baseball player, 2018-2021

Kyle McGowin

Born: 11/27/1991 in Southampton, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2018-09-05 | Final Game: 2021-08-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Kyle Keston McGowin

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Biography

Kyle McGowin, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2018 to 2021. He made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) primarily as a right-handed reliever, showcasing his skills with a fastball and slider combination that allowed him to strike out 77 batters over the course of his career. McGowin's tenure in the league was characterized by his ability to step into high-pressure situations, as evidenced by his two saves, highlighting his reliability in the late innings of games. Despite a career record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.98, McGowin contributed to the teams he played for during a transitional period in baseball marked by an emphasis on bullpen specialization. His role came at a time when teams increasingly relied on pitchers who could handle multiple innings and get crucial outs in tight games. After his retirement on August 31, 2021, McGowin left behind a legacy as a player who navigated the complexities of the modern game, where the importance of effective relief pitching became paramount.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 0 48 2 0 0 2 64.7 58 43 16 28 77 5.98 0

Career ERA 5.98 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 38.4% 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
2018 WAS NL 0 0 5 1 0 0 0 7.7 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%) -1237.7
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%) -254.9

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 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

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 0.333 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 54.8% 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
2018 WAS NL 5 2 1 0 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 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 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 48 2 4 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2018 WAS P 5 1 0 1 0 0
2019 WAS P 7 1 2 0 1 0
2020 WAS P 9 0 0 0 0 0
2021 WAS P 27 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 48