Micah Bowie was a left-handed pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for several teams during his career. He was born on November 10, 1974, in Dallas, Texas, and attended high school in Oklahoma. After graduation, he was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 8th round of the 1993 MLB draft.
Bowie began his professional career in the minor leagues, playing for several teams in the Cubs organization. He made his MLB debut on September 17, 1999, pitching for the Cubs against the Milwaukee Brewers. He pitched in 5 games for the Cubs that season, with a 1-0 record and a 2.70 ERA.
Over the next few years, Bowie bounced around between the minor leagues and the majors, playing for the Cubs, the Oakland Athletics, and the Texas Rangers. He struggled with injuries and inconsistency, and was often used as a reliever rather than a starter.
Bowie's best season came in 2007, when he played for the Washington Nationals. He appeared in 48 games, with a 4-3 record and a 4.39 ERA. He struck out 50 batters in 53.1 innings pitched, and was a reliable left-handed option out of the bullpen.
After the 2007 season, Bowie became a free agent and signed with the Colorado Rockies. He appeared in 9 games for the Rockies in 2008, but struggled with a 7.45 ERA and was eventually released.
Bowie's career in professional baseball ended after the 2008 season. He finished with a career record of 5-5 and a 5.55 ERA in 97 games pitched. He struck out 123 batters in 141.2 innings pitched.
After retiring from baseball, Bowie returned to Oklahoma and became a high school baseball coach. He also worked as a pitching coach for a local college team. In 2018, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Baseball Hall of Fame.
Overall, Micah Bowie had a relatively short and unremarkable career in Major League Baseball. However, he was able to overcome injuries and inconsistency to carve out a niche as a left-handed reliever, and his contributions to the game have been recognized by his induction into the Oklahoma Baseball Hall of Fame.
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