Kyle Dowdy

Kyle Alexander Dowdy (born February 3, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles organization. He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.

Kyle Dowdy
Dowdy with the Mets in 2019
Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1993-02-03) February 3, 1993 (age 30) Escondido, California, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
March 28, 2019, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics (through 2022 season)
Win–loss record	2–1
Earned run average	5.65
Strikeouts	20
Teams
Texas Rangers (2019) Cincinnati Reds (2022)

Amateur career

Dowdy graduated from Francis Parker School in San Diego, California, in 2011.^[1] Undrafted out of high school in the 2011 MLB draft, he enrolled at the University of Hawaii where he played college baseball for the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. In 2012, as a freshman, he appeared in 13 games, going 2–3 with a 3.06 earned run average (ERA).^[2]

Following his freshman year, Dowdy transferred to Orange Coast College.^[3] As a sophomore in 2013, he had a 6–3 record with a 2.38 ERA, striking out 62 batters in 75.2 innings.^[4] He transferred to the University of Houston following his sophomore season.^[5] He was forced to sit out the 2014 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery.^[6] In 2015, as a redshirt junior, Dowdy was 9–2 with a 2.45 ERA in 19 games, including 12 starts.^[7] After the 2015 season, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft.^[8]

Professional career

Detroit Tigers

Dowdy made his professional debut in 2016 with the Class A West Michigan Whitecaps, with whom he was named a Midwest League All-Star.^[9] He finished the year 10–3 with a 2.84 ERA in 23 games (16 starts). He spent 2017 with the Class A-Advanced Lakeland Flying Tigers, where he was named to the Florida State League All-Star team,^[10] pitching to an 8–12 record with a 3.83 ERA in 25 games (22 starts). He began 2018 with the Double-A Erie SeaWolves and was later promoted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.

Cleveland Indians

On July 31, 2018, Dowdy and Leonys Martín were traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for Willi Castro.^[11] He was assigned to the Double-A Akron RubberDucks, where he finished the year. In 30 games (20 starts) between Erie, Toledo, and Akron, he was 9–12 with a 5.15 ERA and a 1.48 WHIP.^[12]

The New York Mets selected Dowdy in the 2018 Rule 5 draft on December 13, 2018.^[13]

Texas Rangers

The Texas Rangers claimed him from the Mets off of waivers on March 26, 2019,^[14] and shortly thereafter, added him to their 25-man roster.^[15] He made his major league debut on March 28, 2019, versus the Chicago Cubs, allowing three runs over two innings of relief.^[16][17]

On July 25, 2019, Dowdy was designated for assignment after going 2–1 with a 7.25 ERA and 17 strikeouts over 22+1⁄3 innings for Texas.^[18]

Cleveland Indians (second stint)

On July 28, 2019, Dowdy was returned to the Cleveland Indians.^[19] Dowdy went to Akron following his return and went 1–1 with a 2.48 ERA over 29 innings for them, before finishing the season by appearing in the International League playoffs for the Columbus Clippers.^[20] Dowdy did not play in a game for the Indians organization in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.^[21] In July 2020, Eibner signed on to play for the Eastern Reyes del Tigre of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season. Dowdy recorded a 10.13 ERA in 2 games. He returned to the Indians organization in 2021, posting a 4.80 ERA in 39 appearances for Triple-A Columbus.^[22] Dowdy elected free agency on November 7, 2021.

Cincinnati Reds

On December 9, 2021, Dowdy signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.^[23] He had his contract selected on September 13, 2022. On November 15, Dowdy was designated for assignment. On November 18, he was non tendered and became a free agent.

Baltimore Orioles

On December 19, 2022, Dowdy signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.^[24]

See also

• Rule 5 draft results

References

1. "Glassey to Be Inducted into Hall of Honorees for Success as Parker's Baseball Coach". Francis Parker School. June 13, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
2. "2012 Media Guide". Issuu. University of Hawaii. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
3. "UH Benefits from California Juco Pipeline". Houston Chronicle. May 29, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
4. "Baseball: More Pirates Drafted". LA Times. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
5. "Baseball: Pirates Move On". LA Times. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
6. Correspondent, Ivan Lambert Ledger. "Lakeland to host FSL All-Star Game". The Ledger. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
7. "Hurler David Hill Highlights Four Former Pirates Taken in MLB Draft". Orange Coast College Athletics. June 9, 2015. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
8. Mowery, Matthew B. "Draft Capsules for Each of the Detroit Tigers' Picks in the MLB First-Year Player Draft". The Oakland Press. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
9. "West Michigan Whitecaps Secure Midwest League Wildcard". West of Woodward. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
10. "Lakeland Flying Tigers Go Yard Twice in Loss to Brandenton". Motor City Bengals. June 4, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
11. Fenech, Anthony (July 31, 2018). "Detroit Tigers Trade Leonys Martin to Indians for Infield Prospect". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
12. "Kyle Dowdy Stats, Highlights, Bio". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
13. DiComo, Anthony (December 13, 2018). "Mets Select Pitcher Dowdy in Rule 5 Draft". New York Mets. Major League Baseball. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
14. "Rangers claim Dowdy off waivers from Mets". MLB.com. March 26, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
15. "Late-spring waiver claim affects Rangers' Opening Day roster. Who could get squeezed out?". Star-Telegram. March 27, 2019. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
16. Evan Grant (March 28, 2019). "There's no overlooking dreadful pitching by Rangers on opening day". The Dallas Morning News. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
17. Yousuf, Saad (March 29, 2019). "Kyle Dowdy's journey to the mound made an uninspiring Rangers Opening Day unforgettable". The Athletic. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
18. T.R. Sullivan (July 25, 2019). "Gallo headed for surgery to fix hamate bone". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2019.
19. Brad Bournival (July 28, 2019). "Kyle Dowdy brings big-league experience in his return to Indians' organization". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved July 28, 2019.
20. Pete Wickham (September 17, 2019). "Columbus Clippers come up short in triple-A title game". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
21. "2020 Minor League Season Canceled". mlbtraderumors.com.
22. "Kyle Dowdy College, Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History".
23. Nightengale, Bobby (December 11, 2021). "RedsXtra: Cincinnati Reds seeing returns from investments in international scouting". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
24. "Orioles Roster & Staff – Transactions". MLB.com. December 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.

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