Roger McDowell | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. | December 21, 1960|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 11, 1985, for the New York Mets | |
Last MLB appearance | |
August 14, 1996, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 70–70 |
Earned run average | 3.30 |
Strikeouts | 524 |
Saves | 159 |
Stats at Baseball Reference | |
Teams | |
As player
As coach | |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21, 1960) is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1996. He played for the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League and the Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles of the American League. McDowell was a key component in the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets and was the winning pitcher in the deciding Game 7. His major league record of decisions was 70 wins and 70 losses. McDowell served as the Atlanta Braves pitching coach from 2006 to 2016. McDowell's family is of Scottish descent.