Matt Bowman, Relief Pitcher, New York Yankees

Date of Birth: 5/31/1991
Birthplace: Chevy Chase, Maryland
College: Princeton University

Matt Bowman, relief pitcher for the New York Yankees, started as both a pitcher and a shortstop at Princeton University. He was drafted in 2012 by the New York Mets. He pitched in their minor league system from 2012 through 2015, starting as a relief pitcher in 2012. He was a starter from 2013 through 2015.

The St. Louis Cardinals claimed Bowman off waivers on December 10, 2015. He pitched out of their bullpen in 59 games in 2016. He finished the season with 2 wins to 5 losses, 52 strikeouts to 20 walks, and a 3.46 ERA in 67.2 innings.

Bowman finished the 2017 season with 3 wins and 6 losses, 2 saves, 46 strikeouts to 18 walks, and a 3.99 ERA in 58.2 innings in 75 games with the Cardinals.

Bowman spent time on the DL and in the minors in 2018. In 22 games with the Cardinals, he had no 2 wins and 2 losses, 26 strikeouts to 11 walks, and a 6.26 ERA in 23.0 innings.

The Cincinnati Reds claimed Bowman off waivers on November 2, 2018. His time in 2019 was split between the majors and the minors. In 27 games with the Reds, he had 2 wins and no losses, 25 strikeouts to 13 walks, and a 3.66 ERA in 32.0 innings.

Bowman spent the shortened 2020 season on the IL.

Bowman elected free agency on October 16, 2020. He signed a minor league contract with the Yankees on December 14th. He didn't play professional baseball in 2021.

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