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Rob Bowen

Oakland Athletics

1981/02/24 28

6-3 235

Bedford, TX

B / R

5

the Minnesota Twins in 1999 (2nd round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Athletics 37 91 6 16 5 1 1 9 4 38 0 0 .176 .219 .286

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A switch-hitting catcher who excels from the left side, he also shows decent power. He's an above-average defensive catcher who blocks and throws very well.
Flaws
  • He's a weak hitter from the right side, and generally lacks discipline at the plate. Also lacks consistency in all facets of the game.
Career Potential
  • A good backup catcher.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 17, 2009 Released by the Oakland Athletics.
December 12, 2008 Re-signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
February 19, 2008 Signed by the Oakland Athletics to a one-year contract.
May 19, 2007 Missed 4 games (right elbow injury).
May 14, 2007 Right elbow injury, day-to-day.
March 2, 2007 Re-signed by the San Diego Padres to a one-year contract.
May 28, 2006 Missed 14 games (sprained left thumb).
May 12, 2006 Sprained left thumb, 15-day DL.
April 3, 2006 Claimed off waivers by the Detroit Tigers.
April 1, 2006 Designated for assignment.
March 29, 2006 Claimed off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
February 24, 2006 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
March 14, 2005 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
March 4, 2005 Re-signed by the Minnesota Twins to a one-year contract.
September 1, 2004 Optioned to New Britain (AA).
August 4, 2004 Recalled from New Britain (AA).
July 22, 2004 Optioned to New Britain (AA).
July 19, 2004 Recalled from New Britain (AA).
May 9, 2004 Optioned to New Britain (AA).
April 8, 2004 Recalled from New Britain (AA).
March 17, 2004 Optioned to Rochester (AAA).
September 30, 2003 Not on the playoff roster.
August 20, 2003 Recalled from Rochester (AAA).
March 10, 2003 Optioned to New Britain (AA).
November 18, 2002 Added to the 40-man roster by the Minnesota Twins.

Trades

July 16, 2007 Chicago Cubs traded Rob Bowen and Jerry Blevins to Oakland Athletics for Jason Kendall.
June 20, 2007 Chicago Cubs traded Michael Barrett and cash considerations to the San Diego Padres for Rob Bowen and Kyler Burke.
April 3, 2006 Claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres from the Detroit Tigers.
March 29, 2006 Detroit Tigers claimed Rob Bowen off waivers from the Minnesota Twins.
June 2, 1999 Drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 2nd round in 1999.

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