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John Bowker

Philadelphia Phillies

1983/07/08 28

6-1 205

Sacramento, CA

L / L

4

the San Francisco Giants in 2004 (3rd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2011 0 106 421 56 129 27 1 15 76 27 73 2 3 .306 .348 .482
career Total 240 574 54 133 25 5 17 73 39 136 2 3 .232 .283 .382

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Swings with impressive lefty power and has a knack for driving in runs. Doesn't strike out as much as many sluggers. An underrated athlete who hustles, he has the ability to play first base as well as the outfield.
Flaws
  • Must prove he can hit lefties with consistency at the major-league level. Doesn't draw enough walks. Needs to keep polishing his defensive and base-running fundamentals. Lacks consistency.
Career Potential
  • Backup outfielder.
  • AwardsPacific Coast League (AAA) - All-Star TeamEastern League (AA) - All-Star Team

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 10, 2012 Released by the Philadelphia Phillies.
September 30, 2011 Did not make the playoff roster.
August 31, 2011 Acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
August 31, 2011 Contract purchased from Lehigh Valley (AAA).
May 4, 2011 Outrighted to Indianapolis (AAA).
March 3, 2011 Re-signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to a one-year contract.
September 27, 2010 Missed 1 game (right knee injury).
September 26, 2010 Right knee injury, day-to-day.
September 1, 2010 Recalled from Indianapolis (AAA).
July 31, 2010 Optioned to Indianapolis (AAA).
July 31, 2010 Acquired from the San Francisco Giants.
June 3, 2010 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
July 31, 2009 Recalled from Fresno (AAA).
July 27, 2009 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
July 9, 2009 Recalled from Fresno (AAA).
March 29, 2009 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
September 2, 2008 Recalled from Fresno (AAA).
August 13, 2008 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
April 12, 2008 Recalled from Fresno (AAA).
March 11, 2008 Optioned to Fresno (AAA).
November 21, 2007 Contract purchased from Connecticut (AA).

Trades

August 31, 2011 Pittsburgh Pirates traded John Bowker to the Philadelphia Phillies for a player to be named later or cash.
July 31, 2010 Pittsburgh Pirates traded Javier Lopez to the San Francisco Giants for Joe Martinez and John Bowker.
June 7, 2004 Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the 3rd round in 2004.

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