Kevin Gowdy

Kevin Gowdy
Philadelphia Phillies
Pitcher
Born: (1997-11-16) November 16, 1997
Santa Barbara, California
Bats: Switch Throws: Right

Kevin R. Gowdy (born 16 November 1997) is an American high school baseball pitcher. He attended Santa Barbara High School in Santa Barbara, California and was considered a top prospect for the 2016 MLB draft.[1][2][3] Gowdy was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the second round, with the 42nd overall pick.[4]

Career

Gowdy made Santa Barbara's varsity team as a sophomore. That year, he had a 0-2 win-loss record and 1.27 earned run average (ERA) in 23 innings pitched. As a junior, he improved to 3-0 with a 0.27 ERA in 26 innings pitched, signing a National Letter of Intent to UCLA after leading his team to the CIF-SS Division II playoffs for the second straight year.[5]

Gowdy also won a gold medal with the United States at the 2015 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup in Japan. He earned a win against Mexico, and pitched two scoreless innings to lead Team USA to a comeback win over Cuba in the semifinal.[6]

Gowdy throws a fastball between 89–92 miles per hour (143–148 km/h), a changeup, and a breaking ball.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Belinsky, Hudson (March 10, 2016). "Kevin Gowdy Among SoCal's Top Prospects". Baseball America. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  2. ↑ Punzal, Barry (April 11, 2016). "Kevin Gowdy Impresses Coach With His Poise Under Pressure". Noozhawk. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  3. ↑ Zielinksi III, Dan (March 21, 2016). "An advanced high school pitcher: Kevin Gowdy". The3rdManIn. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  4. ↑ Helfand, Zach (June 9, 2016). "Santa Barbara's Kevin Gowdy is taken No. 42 overall by Phillies in MLB draft". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
  5. ↑ "UCLA Baseball Signs 13 Players to NLIs". UCLA Athletics. November 23, 2015. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  6. ↑ Punzal, Barry (September 7, 2015). "Gowdy is a world champion with USA U18s". Presidio Sports. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Kevin Gowdy Profile". Prospect Pipeline. Retrieved April 17, 2016.
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