| Larry Gowell | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 2, 1948 Lewiston, Maine | |
| Died: May 11, 2020 (aged 72) Auburn, Maine | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 21, 1972, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 4, 1972, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 1.29 |
| Innings pitched | 7 |
| Strikeouts | 7 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Lawrence Clyde Gowell (May 2, 1948 – May 11, 2020) was an American professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher who played in two games for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball in 1972.
Gowell was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round of the 1967 Major League Baseball draft on June 6, 1967. After winning every game he appeared in at Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine,[1] he was signed by the Yankees to a professional contract. He pitched in the minor leagues for six years before making his major league debut, after winning 11 games in a row in Double-A.[1] Gowell was listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 182 pounds (83 kg).
- ^ a b "Baseball biography of Larry Gowell and part of the Yankees history". www.footopedics.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2008.