{{Short description|American baseball player (born 1993)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2024}} {{Infobox baseball biography |name = Kyle Dowdy |image = Kyle Dowdy during warmups, March 3, 2019.jpg |caption = Dowdy with the Mets in 2019 |team = |number = |position = Pitcher |birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1993|2|3}} |birth_place = Escondido, California, U.S. |bats = Right |throws = Right |debutleague = MLB |debutdate = March 28 |debutyear = 2019 |debutteam = Texas Rangers |finalleague = MLB |finaldate = September 17 |finalyear = 2022 |finalteam = Cincinnati Reds |statleague = MLB |stat1label = Win–loss record |stat1value = 2–1 |stat2label = Earned run average |stat2value = 5.65 |stat3label = Strikeouts |stat3value = 20 |teams = * Texas Rangers ({{mlby|2019}}) * Cincinnati Reds ({{mlby|2022}}) }} '''Kyle Alexander Dowdy''' (born February 3, 1993) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers and Cincinnati Reds.
==Amateur career== Dowdy graduated from Francis Parker School in San Diego, California, in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.francisparker.org/page/news-detail?pk=1014818|title=Glassey to Be Inducted into Hall of Honorees for Success as Parker's Baseball Coach|date=June 13, 2018|website=Francis Parker School|access-date=December 14, 2018|archive-date=March 27, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101311/https://www.francisparker.org/page/news-detail?pk=1014818|url-status=dead}}</ref> 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).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/crackerjacksbaseball/docs/mediaguide_12|title=2012 Media Guide|website=Issuu|date=June 22, 2012 |publisher=University of Hawaii|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref>
Following his freshman year, Dowdy transferred to Orange Coast College.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/cougars/article/UH-benefits-from-California-juco-pipeline-6293415.php|title=UH Benefits from California Juco Pipeline|date=May 29, 2015|website=Houston Chronicle|access-date=December 14, 2018 |last1=Duarte |first1=Joseph }}</ref> As a sophomore in 2013, he had a 6–3 record with a 2.38 ERA, striking out 62 batters in 75.2 innings.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/tn-dpt-sp-0619-occ-baseball-draft-20150618-story.html|title=Baseball: More Pirates Drafted|newspaper=LA Times|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> He transferred to the University of Houston following his sophomore season.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/tn-dpt-sp-0608-pirates-move-on-20130608-story.html|title=Baseball: Pirates Move On|newspaper=LA Times|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> He was forced to sit out the 2014 campaign after undergoing Tommy John surgery.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theledger.com/sports/20170615/lakeland-to-host-fsl-all-star-game|title=Lakeland to host FSL All-Star Game|first=Ivan|last=Lambert|website=The Ledger|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> In 2015, as a redshirt junior, Dowdy was 9–2 with a 2.45 ERA in 19 games, including 12 starts.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.occpirateathletics.com/sports/bsb/2014-15/releases/20150609d3n5u4|title=Hurler David Hill Highlights Four Former Pirates Taken in MLB Draft|date=June 9, 2015|website=Orange Coast College Athletics|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> After the 2015 season, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 12th round of the 2015 MLB draft.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theoaklandpress.com/sports/draft-capsules-for-each-of-the-detroit-tigers-picks-in/article_c10b89b8-32af-51d1-a2a1-9afd777513e4.html|title=Draft Capsules for Each of the Detroit Tigers' Picks in the MLB First-Year Player Draft|first=Matthew B.|last=Mowery|website=The Oakland Press|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref>
==Professional career== ===Detroit Tigers=== Dowdy made his professional debut in 2016 with the Single–A West Michigan Whitecaps, with whom he was named a Midwest League All-Star.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.westofwoodward.com/2016/06/west-michigan-whitecaps-secure-midwest.html|title=West Michigan Whitecaps Secure Midwest League Wildcard|website=West of Woodward|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> He finished the year 10–3 with a 2.84 ERA in 23 games (16 starts). He spent 2017 with the High–A Lakeland Flying Tigers, where he was named to the Florida State League All-Star team,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://motorcitybengals.com/2017/06/04/lakeland-flying-tigers-yard-brandenton/|title=Lakeland Flying Tigers Go Yard Twice in Loss to Brandenton|date=June 4, 2017|website=Motor City Bengals|access-date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2018/07/31/detroit-tigers-trade-leonys-martin-indians/871622002/|title=Detroit Tigers Trade Leonys Martin to Indians for Infield Prospect|work=Detroit Free Press|first=Anthony|last=Fenech|date=July 31, 2018|access-date=July 31, 2018}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=664871#/career/R/pitching/2018/ALL|title=Kyle Dowdy Stats, Highlights, Bio|website=Minor League Baseball|access-date=October 12, 2018}}</ref>
The New York Mets selected Dowdy in the 2018 Rule 5 draft on December 13, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|last=DiComo|first=Anthony|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/mets-pick-pitcher-kyle-dowdy-in-rule-5-draft-c301837710|title=Mets Select Pitcher Dowdy in Rule 5 Draft|website=New York Mets|publisher=Major League Baseball|date=December 13, 2018|access-date=March 28, 2019}}</ref>
===Texas Rangers=== The Texas Rangers claimed Dowdy off of waivers from the Mets on March 26, 2019,<ref>{{cite news |title=Rangers claim Dowdy off waivers from Mets |url=https://www.mlb.com/press-release/rangers-claim-dowdy-off-waivers |access-date=May 22, 2022 |work=MLB.com |date=March 26, 2019}}</ref> and shortly thereafter, added him to their 25-man roster.<ref>{{cite news |title=Late-spring waiver claim affects Rangers' Opening Day roster. Who could get squeezed out? |url=https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/mlb/texas-rangers/article228446819.html |access-date=May 22, 2022 |work=Star-Telegram |date=March 27, 2019}}</ref> He made his major league debut on March 28, 2019, versus the Chicago Cubs, allowing three runs over two innings of relief.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/texas-rangers/rangers/2019/03/28/no-overlooking-dreadful-pitching-rangers-opening-day|title=There's no overlooking dreadful pitching by Rangers on opening day|author=Evan Grant|newspaper=The Dallas Morning News|date=March 28, 2019|access-date=June 28, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Yousuf |first1=Saad |title=Kyle Dowdy's journey to the mound made an uninspiring Rangers Opening Day unforgettable |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/895570/2019/03/29/kyle-dowdys-journey-to-the-mound-made-an-uninspiring-rangers-opening-day-unforgettable/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |work=The Athletic |date=March 29, 2019}}</ref> On July 25, Dowdy was designated for assignment after going 2–1 with a 7.25 ERA and 17 strikeouts over {{frac|22|1|3}} innings for Texas.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/rangers/news/joey-gallo-wrist-surgery-hamate-bone|title=Gallo headed for surgery to fix hamate bone|author=T.R. Sullivan|website=MLB.com|date=July 25, 2019|access-date=July 26, 2019}}</ref>
===Cleveland Indians (second stint)=== On July 28, 2019, Dowdy was returned to the Cleveland Indians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ohio.com/sports/20190730/rubberducks-report-kyle-dowdy-brings-big-league-experience-in-his-return-to-indians-organization|title=Kyle Dowdy brings big-league experience in his return to Indians' organization|author=Brad Bournival|website=Akron Beacon Journal|date=July 28, 2019|access-date=July 28, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20190917/river-cats-4-clippers-0--columbus-clippers-come-up-short-in-triple-a-title-game|title=Columbus Clippers come up short in triple-A title game|author=Pete Wickham|website=The Columbus Dispatch|date=September 17, 2019|access-date=September 27, 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Season Canceled|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/06/2020-minor-league-season-will-be-canceled.html|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 30, 2020 |language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=dowdy-000kyl|title = Kyle Dowdy College, Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History}}</ref> Dowdy elected free agency on November 7, 2021.
===Cincinnati Reds=== On December 9, 2021, Dowdy signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Nightengale |first1=Bobby |title=RedsXtra: Cincinnati Reds seeing returns from investments in international scouting |url=https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/2021/12/11/reds-hope-elly-de-la-cruz-start-international-prospects/6461113001/ |access-date=May 22, 2022 |work=Cincinnati Enquirer |date=December 11, 2021}}</ref> In 48 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A Louisville Bats, he compiled a 3.96 ERA with 56 strikeouts across {{fraction|52|1|3}} innings pitched. On September 13, 2022, the Reds selected Dowdy's contract, adding him to their active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Select Kyle Dowdy|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/09/reds-select-kyle-dowdy.html|access-date=August 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=September 13, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> He made two scoreless appearances for Cincinnati, recording three strikeouts in {{fraction|6|1|3}} innings. Dowdy was designated for assignment on November 15, after multiple prospects were added to the roster.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Reds Select Elly De La Cruz, Noelvi Marte And Four Others, DFA Six Players|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/reds-select-elly-de-la-cruz-noelvi-marte-and-four-others-dfa-six-players.html|access-date=August 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 15, 2022 |language=en}}</ref> Three days later, he was non–tendered and became a free agent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=National League Non-Tenders: 11/18/22|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/11/national-league-non-tenders-11-18-22.html|access-date=August 2, 2024|website=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 18, 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
===Baltimore Orioles=== On December 19, 2022, Dowdy signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/orioles/roster/transactions/2022/12 |title=Orioles Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=December 2022 |accessdate=December 19, 2022}}</ref> In 39 appearances for the Triple–A Norfolk Tides, he posted an 8–4 record and 4.38 ERA with 74 strikeouts across {{fraction|63|2|3}} innings of work. Dowdy elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2023 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2023-milb-free-agents/|access-date=November 9, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=November 8, 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
==See also== *Rule 5 draft results
==References== {{reflist}}
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