Career Pitching Stats
NL 1961-1975
Skills Scorecard
Control
B
Velocity
A
Stamina
B+
Command
A
Range
B+
Fielding
D
Sam McDowell, a left-handed pitcher, is remembered for his powerful fastball and striking ability to rack up strikeouts during his time in Major League Baseball. Born on September 15, 1938, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he attended the University of Southern California before being drafted by the Cleveland Indians in 1956.
McDowell made his MLB debut with the Indians in
Control
B
Velocity
A
Stamina
B+
Command
A
Range
B+
Fielding
D