Roger McDowell

Roger McDowell
McDowell with the Baltimore Orioles
Pitcher
Born: (1960-12-21) December 21, 1960 (age 63)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
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 record70–70
Earned run average3.30
Strikeouts524
Saves159
Teams
As player

As coach

Career highlights and awards

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.