Jeremy Sowers, baseball player, 2006-2009

Jeremy Sowers

Born: 5/17/1983 in St. Clairsville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-25 | Final Game: 2009-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jeremy Bryan Sowers

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Biography

Jeremy Sowers, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2009. He made his debut with the Cleveland Indians on June 25, 2006, and showcased his skills as a left-handed pitcher during his tenure in the league. Sowers was known for his ability to command the strike zone and induce ground balls, which was particularly valuable in an era characterized by an emphasis on power hitting. Despite facing challenges in his career, he finished with a record of 18 wins and 30 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.17, and a total of 174 strikeouts. Sowers' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of advanced analytics and a growing focus on pitcher health and durability. Although he did not secure any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in the context of a Cleveland pitching staff that sought to develop young talent. After his final appearance on October 2, 2009, Sowers left a legacy as a player who embodied the resilience and determination required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
18 30 72 71 2 2 0 400.0 444 230 49 132 174 5.17 0

Career ERA 5.17 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
2006 CLE AL 7 4 14 14 2 2 0 88.3 85 35 20 35 3.57 4.53 (+21%) -104.2
2007 CLE AL 1 6 13 13 0 0 0 67.3 84 48 21 24 6.42 4.47 (-43%) -1874.2
2008 CLE AL 4 9 22 22 0 0 0 121.0 141 75 39 64 5.58 4.32 (-29%) -2249.5
2009 CLE AL 6 11 23 22 0 0 0 123.3 134 72 52 51 5.25 4.32 (-22%) -1408.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
72 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.250 0.500 0.250 0.750 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +49.4% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.750 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — near 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
2006 CLE AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 CLE AL 13 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 CLE AL 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2009 CLE AL 23 2 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 72 71 17 52 3 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 CLE P 14 14 4 7 1 1
2007 CLE P 13 13 5 7 0 2
2008 CLE P 22 22 7 18 2 2
2009 CLE P 23 22 1 20 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 72

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 CLE AL $384,800
Total Career Earnings $384,800

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 2002, 2003, 2004