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So we thought this guy was filler but he has been crazy good. Anyone have a scouting report on him?

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From when he was traded for Marlon Byrd

Scouting Report: Bowden has an arsenal of four pitches: (1) an 88-92 mph four-seam fastball that can top out around 94 mph, (2) an average 12-6 hard breaking curve, (3) an excellent circle changeup, and (4) an 83-85 mph slider that he added in 2009, which he hopes to use as an out pitch down the line. Also developing a cutter in 2011. His main pitch - the four-seamer - has a late, heavy sinking movement, and he generally keeps it down in the zone. Bowden can also work in a two-seamer that is a few mph off of his four-seamer, with a bit more movement. His deceptive changeup sits in the low-80s, about 10 mph off of his fastball, with action moving away from lefties. His mid-70s curve is sharp and he keeps hitters at bay with it, but he definitely telegraphs it too often. Overall, Bowden has an excellent command of the zone. One aspect that should come with more experience is improved pitchability against advanced hitters. His mechanics are somewhat unconventional in that his delivery is quite compact and he doesn't pull back with a lot of torque. Relies more on arm strength than leverage. Still, he's able to maintain consistent arm action throughout his outings, so the Sox haven't messed with his delivery. Bowden is said to be a workaholic and just loves to pitch - another player who just lives and dies for baseball. Very athletic and focused and intense on the mound.
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Bowden retired 21 of the 22 batters that he faced.

21 OUTS: 7 Groundouts, 6 Flyouts, 5 Strikeouts, 2 Lineouts, 1 Popout

MICHAEL BOWDEN O(vs. AAA-Gwinnett, 7/07)

IP:. 7

H:;; 1 l(1 Single)

R:l) 0

BB: 0

SO: 5

Pitches: 83 (59 Strikes, 24 Balls)

2015 ERA: 0.96 l(AAA-Norfolk)

PITCHES BY INNING

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12 (71 Strikes, 5 Balls)

12 (91 Strikes, 3 Balls)

10 (81 Strikes, 2 Balls)

91 (71 Strikes, 2 Balls)

12 (91 Strikes, 3 Balls)

14 (10 Strikes, 4 Balls)

14 (91 Strikes, 5 Balls)

His ERA is 1.96.

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2015_07_07_noraaa_gwiaaa_1&t=g_box&sid=t568

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Bowden retired 21 of the 22 batters that he faced.

21 OUTS: 7 Groundouts, 6 Flyouts, 5 Strikeouts, 2 Lineouts, 1 Popout

MICHAEL BOWDEN O(vs. AAA-Gwinnett, 7/07)

IP:. 7

H:;; 1 l(1 Single)

R:l) 0

BB: 0

SO: 5

Pitches: 83 (59 Strikes, 24 Balls)

2015 ERA: 1.96 l(AAA-Norfolk)

PITCHES BY INNING

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12 (71 Strikes, 5 Balls)

12 (91 Strikes, 3 Balls)

10 (81 Strikes, 2 Balls)

91 (71 Strikes, 2 Balls)

12 (91 Strikes, 3 Balls)

14 (10 Strikes, 4 Balls)

14 (91 Strikes, 5 Balls)

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Bowden leads the International League in ERA for those that qualify with a 1.96 ERA in 73.1 IP. A 1.04 WHIP and a .218 avg against.

He is 28 years old.

http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?sid=milb&t=l_pit&lid=117

He is doing better as a starter than a reliever.

Starter 6-1, 9 S, 1.66 ERA, 48.2 IP, 32 H, .185 avg, 0.92 WHIP

Reliever 1-1, 14 G, 2.55 ERA, 24.2 IP, 26 H, .280 avg, 1.26 WHIP

Pitched in Japan in 2014. As a reliever.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/japan/team.cgi?id=5e657459

1st round draft choice of the 2008 draft for the Red Sox (7th pick)

Has only started two games in the majors and they were back in 2008-2009.

http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bowdemi01.shtml

161 games at AAA, 54 S, 3.03 ERA, 1.148 WHIP

http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=bowden001mic

Bowden appears to be a good starter who has never been given the chance to start in the majors. He got pigeon holed as a reliever. O's are giving him a chance to start at AAA and he is doing extremely well.

He is out of options.

2012/04/21 Boston Red Sox traded Michael Bowden and a player to be named to the Chicago Cubs for Marlon Byrd and cash considerations.

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I would be interested in him as a low cost option to replace Tillman or Gonzalez next year. Need to add him to 40 man after season. Average stuff but he can throw 3 pitches for strikes and knows how to pitch. Pretty good curve.

Why replacing Tillman or Gonzalez? Why not Chen or Norris?

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I'm assuming the Orioles could get around his opt out by adding him to the 40 man roster and DFAing someone. Might have a cheap bullpen option if he doesn't have a starting role! Edit: never mind just read a post I missed he is out of options, I don't see a spot this year for him.

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<blockquote class="twitter-video" lang="en"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">Dariel Alvarez representing <a href="https://twitter.com/NorfolkTides">@NorfolkTides</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MiLB">@MiLB</a> . <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/orioles?src=hash">#orioles</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/boomstick?src=hash">#boomstick</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/homerunderby?src=hash">#homerunderby</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/omaha?src=hash">#omaha</a> <a href="http://t.co/OwtbJB2HTc">pic.twitter.com/OwtbJB2HTc</a></p>— Michael Bowden (@bowden_michael) <a href="

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He's been amazing this season, unfortunately it doesn't look like we will add him next week so..He Gone!

That's a shame.

Still builds up our standing with these type of minor league FA's. Just like the Neshek move did. This is how DD can build up all this solid depth in AAA.

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