Jump to content

Ben Rowen: Difference between revisions

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(77 intermediate revisions by 31 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{short description|American baseball player (born 1988)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2015}}
{{Infobox baseball biography
{{Infobox baseball biography
|name = Ben Rowen
|name = Ben Rowen
|image =
|image = Ben Rowen (qe6ZU6BeKuE).png
|caption =Rowen with the [[New York Mets]] during [[spring training]] in 2017
|caption =
|team =
|number =
|width =
|width =
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|position = [[Pitcher]]
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|11|15}}
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|11|15}}
|birth_place = [[Dunedin, Florida]]<ref name="milb">{{cite news|last1=Hiemstra|first1=Rodney|title=#GetInspired: Ben Rowen is working from below to get back on top|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160624&content_id=185934714&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t422|accessdate=18 December 2016|work=MiLB.com|publisher=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=June 24, 2016}}</ref>
|birth_place = [[Dunedin, Florida]], U.S.<ref name="milb">{{cite news|last1=Hiemstra|first1=Rodney|title=#GetInspired: Ben Rowen is working from below to get back on top|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20160624&content_id=185934714&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t422|accessdate=18 December 2016|work=MiLB.com|publisher=[[Minor League Baseball]]|date=June 24, 2016}}</ref>
|bats = Right
|bats = Right
|throws = Right
|throws = Right
Line 14: Line 17:
|debutyear = 2014
|debutyear = 2014
|debutteam = Texas Rangers
|debutteam = Texas Rangers
|finaldate =
|finalleague = MLB
|finalyear =
|finaldate = May 4
|finalteam =
|finalyear = 2021
|statyear = 2016 season
|finalteam = Los Angeles Angels
|statyear =
|statleague = MLB
|statleague = MLB
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1label = [[Win–loss record (pitching)|Win–loss record]]
|stat1value = 0–0
|stat1value = 0–0
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2label = [[Earned run average]]
|stat2value = 6.94
|stat2value = 6.26
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3label = [[Strikeout]]s
|stat3value = 9
|stat3value = 17
|teams =
|teams =
* [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{mlby|2014}})
* [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] ({{mlby|2014}})
* [[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Milwaukee Brewers]] ({{mlby|2016}})
* [[Los Angeles Angels]] ({{mlby|2021}})
}}
}}
'''Benjamin Ramon Rowen''' (born November 15, 1988) is an American former professional [[baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He previously played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for[[Category:Fags]] the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] and [[Milwaukee Brewers]].
'''Benjamin Ramon Rowen''' (born November 15, 1988) is an American [[professional baseball]] former [[pitcher]] and current [[scout (sport)|scout]] and coach. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]], [[Milwaukee Brewers]], and [[Los Angeles Angels]]. After his retirement as a player, he joined the Angels organization as an advance scout.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Rowen was born in [[Dunedin, Florida]] to Michael and Darlene Rowen.<ref name="milb" /><ref name="family">{{cite news|last1=Moritz|first1=Amy|title=Family is the key to baseball life for Ben Rowen|url=http://buffalonews.com/2015/08/12/family-is-the-key-to-baseball-life-for-ben-rowen/|accessdate=18 December 2016|work=[[The Buffalo News]]|date=12 August 2015}}</ref> He lived with his family in [[East Aurora, New York]] between the ages of 2 and 9. The family thereafter moved to California where Michael Rowen worked for [[Moog Inc.]]<ref name="family" />
Rowen was born in [[Dunedin, Florida]] to Michael and Darlene Rowen.<ref name="milb" /><ref name="family">{{cite news|last1=Moritz|first1=Amy|title=Family is the key to baseball life for Ben Rowen|url=http://buffalonews.com/2015/08/12/family-is-the-key-to-baseball-life-for-ben-rowen/|accessdate=18 December 2016|work=[[The Buffalo News]]|date=12 August 2015}}</ref> He lived with his family in [[East Aurora, New York]] between the ages of two and nine. The family thereafter moved to California where Michael Rowen worked for [[Moog Inc.]]<ref name="family" />


As a freshman at [[Palos Verdes High School]], Rowen dropped his arm angle and became a [[Submarine (baseball)|submarine]] pitcher. After high school he pitched at [[Los Angeles Harbor College]] for two years before transferring to [[Virginia Tech Hokies baseball|Virginia Tech]].<ref name="breeze">{{cite news|last1=Thorpe|first1=Dave|title=Baseball: Palos Verdes grad Ben Rowen working way up through minor leagues|url=http://www.dailybreeze.com/article/ZZ/20130701/NEWS/130708921|accessdate=18 December 2016|work=[[Daily Breeze]]|date=July 1, 2013}}</ref>
As a freshman at [[Palos Verdes High School]] in [[Palos Verdes, California]], Rowen dropped his arm angle and became a [[Submarine (baseball)|submarine]] pitcher. After high school he pitched at [[Los Angeles Harbor College]] for two years before transferring to [[Virginia Tech Hokies baseball|Virginia Tech]].<ref name="breeze">{{cite news|last1=Thorpe|first1=Dave|title=Baseball: Palos Verdes grad Ben Rowen working way up through minor leagues|url=http://www.dailybreeze.com/article/ZZ/20130701/NEWS/130708921|accessdate=18 December 2016|work=[[Daily Breeze]]|date=July 1, 2013}}</ref> In 2009, he played [[collegiate summer baseball]] with the [[Cotuit Kettleers]] of the [[Cape Cod Baseball League]].<ref>{{cite web|author= |url=http://capecodbaseball.org.ismmedia.com/ISM3/std-content/repos/Top/2012website/archives/Current%20Year/All_Time_MLB_CCBL_Alumni.pdf |title=Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League |publisher=capecodbaseball.org |date= |accessdate=January 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebaseballcube.com/college/summer/stats.asp?Y=2009&T=Cotuit_Kettleers |title=2009 Cotuit Kettleers |publisher=thebaseballcube.com |accessdate=September 23, 2021}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
===Texas Rangers===
===Texas Rangers===
Rowen was drafted by the [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] in the 22nd round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball Draft]] out of [[Virginia Tech]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2010/06/texas-rangers-draft-roundup-ro-1.html/|archive-url=https://archive.is/20131118023602/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2010/06/texas-rangers-draft-roundup-ro-1.html/|dead-url=yes|archive-date=November 18, 2013|title=Texas Rangers draft roundup: Rounds 21-25|work=Texas Rangers Blog|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> He made his professional debut for the [[Spokane Indians]] that year. In 33 [[innings pitched]] he had a 1.09 [[earned run average]] and 30 [[strikeouts]].
The [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] selected Rowen in the 22nd round of the [[2010 Major League Baseball draft]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2010/06/texas-rangers-draft-roundup-ro-1.html/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20131118023602/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2010/06/texas-rangers-draft-roundup-ro-1.html/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 18, 2013|title=Texas Rangers draft roundup: Rounds 21-25|work=Texas Rangers Blog|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> He made his professional debut for the [[Spokane Indians]] that year. In 33 [[innings pitched]] he had a 1.09 [[earned run average]] and 30 [[strikeouts]].


Pitching for the [[Hickory Crawdads]] in 2011, Rowen had a 1.98 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 59 innings. In 2012, while pitching for the [[Myrtle Beach Pelicans]], Rowen was the MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121023&content_id=40003942&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Rowen submarines way to MiLBY - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> For the season he had a 1.57 ERA, 19 [[Save (baseball)|saves]] and 52 strikeouts in {{frac|57|1|3}} innings. In 2013, he was invited to the Rangers [[spring training]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20130316-fraley-texas-rangers-fascinated-by-submariner-ben-rowen.ece|title=Fraley: Texas Rangers 'fascinated' by submariner Ben Rowen|work=dallasnews.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/texas-rangers-promote-minor-league-relievers-ben-rowen-lisalverto-bonilla-to-major-league-camp.html/|title=Texas Rangers promote minor league relievers Ben Rowen, Lisalverto Bonilla to major league camp|work=Texas Rangers Blog|accessdate=April 10, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314071434/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/texas-rangers-promote-minor-league-relievers-ben-rowen-lisalverto-bonilla-to-major-league-camp.html/|archivedate=March 14, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He started the season with the [[Frisco RoughRiders]]. He was promoted to the [[Round Rock Express]] in July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130620&content_id=51238070&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t540&sid=t540|title=Frisco RoughRiders - Frisco RoughRiders News|work=Frisco RoughRiders|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20130701/baseball-palos-verdes-grad-ben-rowen-working-way-up-through-minor-leagues|title=Baseball: Palos Verdes grad Ben Rowen working way up through minor leagues|work=dailynews.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref>
Pitching for the [[Hickory Crawdads]] in 2011, Rowen had a 1.98 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 59 innings. In 2012, while pitching for the [[Myrtle Beach Pelicans]], Rowen was the MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20121023&content_id=40003942&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb|title=Rowen submarines way to MiLBY - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|work=MiLB.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> For the season he had a 1.57 ERA, 19 [[Save (baseball)|saves]] and 52 strikeouts in {{frac|57|1|3}} innings. In 2013, he was invited to the Rangers [[spring training]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/texas-rangers/headlines/20130316-fraley-texas-rangers-fascinated-by-submariner-ben-rowen.ece|title=Fraley: Texas Rangers 'fascinated' by submariner Ben Rowen|work=dallasnews.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/texas-rangers-promote-minor-league-relievers-ben-rowen-lisalverto-bonilla-to-major-league-camp.html/|title=Texas Rangers promote minor league relievers Ben Rowen, Lisalverto Bonilla to major league camp|work=Texas Rangers Blog|accessdate=April 10, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314071434/http://rangersblog.dallasnews.com/2013/03/texas-rangers-promote-minor-league-relievers-ben-rowen-lisalverto-bonilla-to-major-league-camp.html/|archivedate=March 14, 2013|df=mdy-all}}</ref> He started the season with the [[Frisco RoughRiders]]. He was promoted to the [[Round Rock Express]] in July.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130620&content_id=51238070&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t540&sid=t540|title=Frisco RoughRiders - Frisco RoughRiders News|work=Frisco RoughRiders|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20130701/baseball-palos-verdes-grad-ben-rowen-working-way-up-through-minor-leagues|title=Baseball: Palos Verdes grad Ben Rowen working way up through minor leagues|work=dailynews.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414193834/http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20130701/baseball-palos-verdes-grad-ben-rowen-working-way-up-through-minor-leagues|archive-date=April 14, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Rowen was called up to the majors for the first time on June 11, 2014, and he made his major league debut on June 15, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the [[Seattle Mariners]]. In eight appearances out of the bullpen he had a 4.15 ERA. The Rangers designated him for assignment on December 16, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/rangers-designate-scott-barnes-ben-rowen-for-assignment.html|title=Rangers Designate Scott Barnes, Ben Rowen For Assignment|work=MLB Trade Rumors|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> and he was released a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/minor-moves-lindblom-rowen-minicozzi.html|title=Minor Moves: Lindblom, Rowen, Minicozzi|work=MLB Trade Rumors|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref>
Rowen was called up to the majors for the first time on June 11, 2014, and he made his major league debut on June 15, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the [[Seattle Mariners]]. In eight appearances out of the bullpen he had a 4.15 ERA. The Rangers [[designated for assignment|designated]] him for assignment on December 16, 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/rangers-designate-scott-barnes-ben-rowen-for-assignment.html|title=Rangers Designate Scott Barnes, Ben Rowen For Assignment|work=MLB Trade Rumors|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref> and he was released a few days later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2014/12/minor-moves-lindblom-rowen-minicozzi.html|title=Minor Moves: Lindblom, Rowen, Minicozzi|work=MLB Trade Rumors|accessdate=April 10, 2015}}</ref>


===Baltimore Orioles===
===Baltimore Orioles===
Rowen signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] on January 20, 2015, that included an invitation to spring training. The Dodgers assigned him to the Double-A [[Tulsa Drillers]], but before the minor league season started he was traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] (along with minor league catcher [[Chris O'Brien (baseball)|Chris O'Brien]]) in exchange for [[Ryan Webb]], minor league catcher Brian Ward, and a competitive balance draft pick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/dodgers-orioles-have-completed-trade.html|title=Dodgers Acquire Ryan Webb|first=Steve|last=Adams|work=mlb trade rumors|date=April 9, 2015}}</ref> He opted out of his contract on July 1, 2015.<ref name="CamdenChat">{{citeweb|url=http://www.camdenchat.com/2015/7/29/9067141/cubs-recall-ben-rowen-orioles-opt-out|title=One that got away from the Orioles: Ben Rowen called up by Cubs|last=Brown|first=Mark|work=camdenchat.com|date=July 29, 2015|accessdate=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
Rowen signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Dodgers]] on January 20, 2015, that included an invitation to spring training. The Dodgers assigned him to the Double-A [[Tulsa Drillers]], but before the minor league season started he was traded to the [[Baltimore Orioles]] (along with minor league catcher [[Chris O'Brien (baseball)|Chris O'Brien]]) in exchange for [[Ryan Webb]], minor league catcher Brian Ward, and a competitive balance draft pick.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/04/dodgers-orioles-have-completed-trade.html|title=Dodgers Acquire Ryan Webb|first=Steve|last=Adams|work=mlb trade rumors|date=April 9, 2015}}</ref> He opted out of his contract on July 1.<ref name="CamdenChat">{{cite web|url=http://www.camdenchat.com/2015/7/29/9067141/cubs-recall-ben-rowen-orioles-opt-out|title=One that got away from the Orioles: Ben Rowen called up by Cubs|last=Brown|first=Mark|work=camdenchat.com|date=July 29, 2015|accessdate=August 3, 2015}}</ref>


===Chicago Cubs===
===Chicago Cubs===
Rowen signed a minor league deal with the [[Chicago Cubs]] on July 5, 2015. He was called up on July 29,<ref name="CamdenChat"/> but was designated for assignment two days later without making an appearance.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/08/ben-rowen-blue-jays-claim.html|title=Blue Jays Claim Ben Rowen From Cubs|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraerumors.com|date=August 3, 2015|accessdate=August 3, 2015}}</ref>
Rowen signed a minor league deal with the [[Chicago Cubs]] on July 5, 2015. He was called up on July 29,<ref name="CamdenChat"/> but was designated for assignment two days later without making an appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/08/ben-rowen-blue-jays-claim.html|title=Blue Jays Claim Ben Rowen From Cubs|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraerumors.com|date=August 3, 2015|accessdate=August 3, 2015}}</ref>


===Toronto Blue Jays===
===Toronto Blue Jays===
On August 3, 2015, Rowen was claimed off waivers by the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] and assigned to the Triple-A [[Buffalo Bisons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150803&content_id=140901250&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t422&sid=t422 |title=Blue Jays claim RHP Ben Rowen, assign reliever to the Bisons |date=August 3, 2015 |accessdate=August 3, 2015 |author=Buffalo Bisons}}</ref> He was invited to Major League spring training, and optioned to minor league camp on March 13.<ref>{{citeweb|url=https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/709116220218281987?lang=en|title=Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=March 13, 2016|accessdate=March 14, 2016}}</ref> On August 1, Rowen was designated for assignment.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/minor-mlb-transactions-8116.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 8/1/16|last=Wilmoth|first=Charlie|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 1, 2016|accessdate=August 1, 2016}}</ref>
On August 3, 2015, Rowen was claimed off waivers by the [[Toronto Blue Jays]] and assigned to the Triple-A [[Buffalo Bisons]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20150803&content_id=140901250&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_t422&sid=t422 |title=Blue Jays claim RHP Ben Rowen, assign reliever to the Bisons |date=August 3, 2015 |accessdate=August 3, 2015 |author=Buffalo Bisons}}</ref> He was invited to Major League spring training, and optioned to minor league camp on March 13.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/709116220218281987?lang=en|title=Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter|work=[[Twitter]]|date=March 13, 2016|accessdate=March 14, 2016}}</ref> On August 1, 2016, Rowen was designated for assignment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/minor-mlb-transactions-8116.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 8/1/16|last=Wilmoth|first=Charlie|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 1, 2016|accessdate=August 1, 2016}}</ref>


===Milwaukee Brewers===
===Milwaukee Brewers===
Rowen was claimed off waivers by the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] on August 4, 2016.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/ben-rowen-claimed-waivers-brewers-jays.html|title=Brewers Claim Ben Rowen From Blue Jays|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 4, 2016|accessdate=August 4, 2016}}</ref> He was outrighted off the 40-man roster on November 9.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/minor-mlb-transactions-11916.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 11/9/16|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 9, 2016|accessdate=November 9, 2016}}</ref>
Rowen was claimed off waivers by the [[Milwaukee Brewers]] on August 4, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/ben-rowen-claimed-waivers-brewers-jays.html|title=Brewers Claim Ben Rowen From Blue Jays|last=Adams|first=Steve|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=August 4, 2016|accessdate=August 4, 2016}}</ref> In four appearances for Milwaukee, he surrendered six runs (five earned) on ten hits across three innings. Rowen was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A [[Colorado Springs SkySox]] on November 7.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/11/minor-mlb-transactions-11916.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 11/9/16|last=Todd|first=Jeff|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=November 9, 2016|accessdate=November 9, 2016}}</ref> He subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2016|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2016/|access-date=July 27, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>


===New York Mets===
===New York Mets===
Rowen was signed by the [[New York Mets]] on December 15, 2016 to a minor-league deal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-sign-pitchers-ben-rowen-and-cory-burns-to-minor-league-deals-1.12764040|title=Mets sign pitchers Ben Rowen and Cory Burns|last=Carig|first=Marc|work=newsday.com|date=December 15, 2016|accessdate=December 16, 2016}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.
On December 15, 2016, Rowen signed a minor league contract with the [[New York Mets]] organization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-sign-pitchers-ben-rowen-and-cory-burns-to-minor-league-deals-1.12764040|title=Mets sign pitchers Ben Rowen and Cory Burns|last=Carig|first=Marc|work=newsday.com|date=December 15, 2016|accessdate=December 16, 2016}}</ref> He made 54 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A [[Las Vegas 51s]], recording a 4.41 ERA with 52 strikeouts in {{fraction|63|1|3}} innings pitched. Rowen elected free agency following the season on November 6.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>


===Cincinnati Reds===
===Cincinnati Reds===
On January 19, 2018, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the [[Cincinnati Reds]]. <ref>https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-jan-19-25-2018/#1B6tJA1VPC43hBC5.97</ref> He was released on May 9, 2018.
On January 19, 2018, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the [[Cincinnati Reds]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/minor-league-transactions-jan-19-25-2018/#1B6tJA1VPC43hBC5.97 |title = Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis}}</ref> He was released on May 9, 2018.


===Sugar Land Skeeters===
===Sugar Land Skeeters===
On June 3, 2018, Rowen signed with the [[Sugar Land Skeeters]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]]. He announced his retirement on July 8, 2018.
On June 3, 2018, Rowen signed with the [[Sugar Land Skeeters]] of the [[Atlantic League of Professional Baseball]].

===Atlanta Braves===
On January 18, 2019, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the [[Atlanta Braves]]. On July 19, he pitched in the Triple-A All-Star Game.

Rowen did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2020-minor-league-baseball-season-canceled|access-date=June 27, 2023|website=mlb.com|language=en}}</ref> He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/full-list-of-2020-2021-milb-free-agents/|access-date=August 22, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref>

===Los Angeles Angels===
On December 14, 2020, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the [[Los Angeles Angels]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/transactions/?tcid=mm_mlb_players#month=12&year=2020&team_id=108 |title = Major League Baseball Transactions}}</ref> On April 12, 2021, Rowen was selected to the active roster.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/04/angels-place-anthony-rendon-on-10-day-il.html|title=Angels Place Anthony Rendon On 10-Day IL|website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref> He made his Angels debut that day, his first major league appearance since 2016, throwing 1 shutout inning. After allowing 8 runs in {{fraction|11|1|3}} innings, Rowen was designated for assignment on May 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/angels-place-anthony-rendon-on-injured-list-designate-ben-rowen.html|title = Angels Place Anthony Rendon on Injured List, Designate Ben Rowen}}</ref> On May 8, after clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Triple-A [[Salt Lake Bees]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Angels' Ben Rowen: Clears waivers, sent to the Triple-A|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/angels-ben-rowen-clears-waivers-sent-to-triple-a/ |website=CBS Sports |language=en |date=8 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/05/angels-place-alex-cobb-on-10-day-il.html|title = Angels Place Alex Cobb on 10-Day Injured List}}</ref> On October 14, Rowen elected free agency.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Players Recently Electing Free Agency|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/10/players-recently-electing-free-agency-3.html |access-date=October 16, 2021 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>

==Post-playing career==
On December 10, 2021, Rowen announced his retirement from professional baseball, and joined the [[Los Angeles Angels]] in an advanced scouting position.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ben Rowen Retires, Accepts Front Office Position With Angels|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2021/12/ben-rowen-retires-accepts-front-office-position-with-angels.html|access-date=December 10, 2021 |website=MLB Trade Rumors}}</ref>


==Pitching style==
==Pitching style==
Rowen pitches with a [[Submarine (baseball)|submarine]]-style delivery.<ref>[http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08/10/5071405/minor-insider-rangers-triple-a.html Minor Insider: Rangers’ Triple A reliever a submarine commander]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsls.com/story/20824543/virginia-techs-submarine-closer-ben-rowen-sinks-hitters|title=Virginia Tech's submarine closer Ben Rowen sinks hitters|date=May 26, 2010|work=wsls.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131955/http://www.wsls.com/story/20824543/virginia-techs-submarine-closer-ben-rowen-sinks-hitters|archivedate=April 2, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Rowen throws three pitches, a [[two-seam fastball]], a slider and a changeup. He has been often compared to former submarine reliever [[Chad Bradford]] due to low fastball velocity. Rowen's fastball tops out between 78-82 MPH.<ref>http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/qa-ben-rowen-texas-rangers-submariner-pitching-prospect/</ref>
Rowen pitched with a [[Submarine (baseball)|submarine]]-style delivery.<ref>[http://www.star-telegram.com/2013/08/10/5071405/minor-insider-rangers-triple-a.html Minor Insider: Rangers’ Triple A reliever a submarine commander]</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wsls.com/story/20824543/virginia-techs-submarine-closer-ben-rowen-sinks-hitters|title=Virginia Tech's submarine closer Ben Rowen sinks hitters|date=May 26, 2010|work=wsls.com|accessdate=April 10, 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402131955/http://www.wsls.com/story/20824543/virginia-techs-submarine-closer-ben-rowen-sinks-hitters|archivedate=April 2, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Rowen threw three pitches: a [[two-seam fastball]], a [[slider (baseball)|slider]], and a [[changeup]]. He was compared to former submarine reliever [[Chad Bradford]] due to their low fastball velocity. Rowen's fastball topped out between {{convert|78|-|82|mph}}.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/qa-ben-rowen-texas-rangers-submariner-pitching-prospect/ | title=Q&A: Ben Rowen, Texas Rangers &#91;Submariner&#93; Pitching Prospect| date=February 20, 2014}}</ref> In 2021, Rowen switched to an overhand pitching delivery.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/angels/story/2021-02-09/palos-verdes-ben-rowen-angels-surfaces-submarine-delivery-overhand|title = Palos Verdes' Ben Rowen, now with Angels, evolves from submarine delivery to overhand|website = [[Los Angeles Times]]|date = February 9, 2021}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
Line 72: Line 88:


==External links==
==External links==
{{Baseballstats|mlb=594985|espn=32869|br=r/rowenbe01|fangraphs=10983|cube=Ben-Rowen|brm=rowen-001ben}}
{{Baseballstats|mlb=594985|espn=32869|br=r/rowenbe01|fangraphs=10983|brm=rowen-001ben}}
*[http://www.hokiesports.com/baseball/players/rowen_ben.html Virginia Tech Hokies bio]
*[http://www.hokiesports.com/baseball/players/rowen_ben.html Virginia Tech Hokies bio]
*{{Twitter|B_Rowen|Ben Rowen}}
*{{Twitter|B_Rowen|Ben Rowen}}
Line 80: Line 96:
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:People from Rancho Palos Verdes, California]]
[[Category:People from Rancho Palos Verdes, California]]
[[Category:Baseball players from California]]
[[Category:Baseball players from Los Angeles County, California]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]]
[[Category:Major League Baseball pitchers]]
[[Category:Texas Rangers players]]
[[Category:Texas Rangers players]]
[[Category:Milwaukee Brewers players]]
[[Category:Milwaukee Brewers players]]
[[Category:Los Angeles Angels players]]
[[Category:Los Angeles Harbor Seahawks baseball players]]
[[Category:Virginia Tech Hokies baseball players]]
[[Category:Virginia Tech Hokies baseball players]]
[[Category:Cotuit Kettleers players]]
[[Category:Spokane Indians players]]
[[Category:Spokane Indians players]]
[[Category:Hickory Crawdads players]]
[[Category:Hickory Crawdads players]]
[[Category:Myrtle Beach Pelicans players]]
[[Category:Myrtle Beach Pelicans players]]
[[Category:Leones del Caracas players]]
[[Category:Leones del Caracas players]]
[[Category:American expatriate baseball players in Venezuela]]
[[Category:Surprise Saguaros players]]
[[Category:Surprise Saguaros players]]
[[Category:Frisco RoughRiders players]]
[[Category:Frisco RoughRiders players]]
Line 99: Line 119:
[[Category:Las Vegas 51s players]]
[[Category:Las Vegas 51s players]]
[[Category:Sugar Land Skeeters players]]
[[Category:Sugar Land Skeeters players]]
[[Category:Louisville Bats players]]
[[Category:Mississippi Braves players]]
[[Category:Gwinnett Stripers players]]
[[Category:Arizona Complex League Angels players]]
[[Category:Salt Lake Bees players]]

Latest revision as of 07:59, 22 August 2024

Ben Rowen
Rowen with the New York Mets during spring training in 2017
Pitcher
Born: (1988-11-15) November 15, 1988 (age 36)
Dunedin, Florida, U.S.[1]
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 15, 2014, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
May 4, 2021, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.26
Strikeouts17
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Benjamin Ramon Rowen (born November 15, 1988) is an American professional baseball former pitcher and current scout and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Milwaukee Brewers, and Los Angeles Angels. After his retirement as a player, he joined the Angels organization as an advance scout.

Early life

[edit]

Rowen was born in Dunedin, Florida to Michael and Darlene Rowen.[1][2] He lived with his family in East Aurora, New York between the ages of two and nine. The family thereafter moved to California where Michael Rowen worked for Moog Inc.[2]

As a freshman at Palos Verdes High School in Palos Verdes, California, Rowen dropped his arm angle and became a submarine pitcher. After high school he pitched at Los Angeles Harbor College for two years before transferring to Virginia Tech.[3] In 2009, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4][5]

Professional career

[edit]

Texas Rangers

[edit]

The Texas Rangers selected Rowen in the 22nd round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft.[6] He made his professional debut for the Spokane Indians that year. In 33 innings pitched he had a 1.09 earned run average and 30 strikeouts.

Pitching for the Hickory Crawdads in 2011, Rowen had a 1.98 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 59 innings. In 2012, while pitching for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Rowen was the MiLB Relief Pitcher of the Year.[7] For the season he had a 1.57 ERA, 19 saves and 52 strikeouts in 57+1⁄3 innings. In 2013, he was invited to the Rangers spring training.[8][9] He started the season with the Frisco RoughRiders. He was promoted to the Round Rock Express in July.[10][11]

Rowen was called up to the majors for the first time on June 11, 2014, and he made his major league debut on June 15, pitching a scoreless inning of relief against the Seattle Mariners. In eight appearances out of the bullpen he had a 4.15 ERA. The Rangers designated him for assignment on December 16, 2014[12] and he was released a few days later.[13]

Baltimore Orioles

[edit]

Rowen signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on January 20, 2015, that included an invitation to spring training. The Dodgers assigned him to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, but before the minor league season started he was traded to the Baltimore Orioles (along with minor league catcher Chris O'Brien) in exchange for Ryan Webb, minor league catcher Brian Ward, and a competitive balance draft pick.[14] He opted out of his contract on July 1.[15]

Chicago Cubs

[edit]

Rowen signed a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs on July 5, 2015. He was called up on July 29,[15] but was designated for assignment two days later without making an appearance.[16]

Toronto Blue Jays

[edit]

On August 3, 2015, Rowen was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays and assigned to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons.[17] He was invited to Major League spring training, and optioned to minor league camp on March 13.[18] On August 1, 2016, Rowen was designated for assignment.[19]

Milwaukee Brewers

[edit]

Rowen was claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Brewers on August 4, 2016.[20] In four appearances for Milwaukee, he surrendered six runs (five earned) on ten hits across three innings. Rowen was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Colorado Springs SkySox on November 7.[21] He subsequently rejected the assignment and elected free agency.[22]

New York Mets

[edit]

On December 15, 2016, Rowen signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets organization.[23] He made 54 appearances out of the bullpen for the Triple–A Las Vegas 51s, recording a 4.41 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 63+1⁄3 innings pitched. Rowen elected free agency following the season on November 6.[24]

Cincinnati Reds

[edit]

On January 19, 2018, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds.[25] He was released on May 9, 2018.

Sugar Land Skeeters

[edit]

On June 3, 2018, Rowen signed with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

Atlanta Braves

[edit]

On January 18, 2019, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the Atlanta Braves. On July 19, he pitched in the Triple-A All-Star Game.

Rowen did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[26] He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.[27]

Los Angeles Angels

[edit]

On December 14, 2020, Rowen signed a minor league deal with the Los Angeles Angels.[28] On April 12, 2021, Rowen was selected to the active roster.[29] He made his Angels debut that day, his first major league appearance since 2016, throwing 1 shutout inning. After allowing 8 runs in 11+1⁄3 innings, Rowen was designated for assignment on May 5.[30] On May 8, after clearing waivers, he was outrighted to the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees.[31][32] On October 14, Rowen elected free agency.[33]

Post-playing career

[edit]

On December 10, 2021, Rowen announced his retirement from professional baseball, and joined the Los Angeles Angels in an advanced scouting position.[34]

Pitching style

[edit]

Rowen pitched with a submarine-style delivery.[35][36] Rowen threw three pitches: a two-seam fastball, a slider, and a changeup. He was compared to former submarine reliever Chad Bradford due to their low fastball velocity. Rowen's fastball topped out between 78–82 miles per hour (126–132 km/h).[37] In 2021, Rowen switched to an overhand pitching delivery.[38]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b Hiemstra, Rodney (June 24, 2016). "#GetInspired: Ben Rowen is working from below to get back on top". MiLB.com. Minor League Baseball. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Moritz, Amy (August 12, 2015). "Family is the key to baseball life for Ben Rowen". The Buffalo News. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  3. ^ Thorpe, Dave (July 1, 2013). "Baseball: Palos Verdes grad Ben Rowen working way up through minor leagues". Daily Breeze. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
  4. ^ "Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League" (PDF). capecodbaseball.org. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "2009 Cotuit Kettleers". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ "Texas Rangers draft roundup: Rounds 21-25". Texas Rangers Blog. Archived from the original on November 18, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  7. ^ "Rowen submarines way to MiLBY - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  8. ^ "Fraley: Texas Rangers 'fascinated' by submariner Ben Rowen". dallasnews.com. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  9. ^ "Texas Rangers promote minor league relievers Ben Rowen, Lisalverto Bonilla to major league camp". Texas Rangers Blog. Archived from the original on March 14, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  10. ^ "Frisco RoughRiders - Frisco RoughRiders News". Frisco RoughRiders. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  11. ^ "Baseball: Palos Verdes grad Ben Rowen working way up through minor leagues". dailynews.com. Archived from the original on April 14, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  12. ^ "Rangers Designate Scott Barnes, Ben Rowen For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  13. ^ "Minor Moves: Lindblom, Rowen, Minicozzi". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  14. ^ Adams, Steve (April 9, 2015). "Dodgers Acquire Ryan Webb". mlb trade rumors.
  15. ^ a b Brown, Mark (July 29, 2015). "One that got away from the Orioles: Ben Rowen called up by Cubs". camdenchat.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  16. ^ Adams, Steve (August 3, 2015). "Blue Jays Claim Ben Rowen From Cubs". mlbtraerumors.com. Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  17. ^ Buffalo Bisons (August 3, 2015). "Blue Jays claim RHP Ben Rowen, assign reliever to the Bisons". Retrieved August 3, 2015.
  18. ^ "Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter". Twitter. March 13, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  19. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (August 1, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 8/1/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
  20. ^ Adams, Steve (August 4, 2016). "Brewers Claim Ben Rowen From Blue Jays". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved August 4, 2016.
  21. ^ Todd, Jeff (November 9, 2016). "Minor MLB Transactions: 11/9/16". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved November 9, 2016.
  22. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
  23. ^ Carig, Marc (December 15, 2016). "Mets sign pitchers Ben Rowen and Cory Burns". newsday.com. Retrieved December 16, 2016.
  24. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  25. ^ "Top MLB Prospects, Scouting Reports, Analysis".
  26. ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  27. ^ "Full List of 2020-2021 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  28. ^ "Major League Baseball Transactions".
  29. ^ "Angels Place Anthony Rendon On 10-Day IL". MLB Trade Rumors.
  30. ^ "Angels Place Anthony Rendon on Injured List, Designate Ben Rowen".
  31. ^ "Angels' Ben Rowen: Clears waivers, sent to the Triple-A". CBS Sports. May 8, 2021.
  32. ^ "Angels Place Alex Cobb on 10-Day Injured List".
  33. ^ "Players Recently Electing Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  34. ^ "Ben Rowen Retires, Accepts Front Office Position With Angels". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  35. ^ Minor Insider: Rangers’ Triple A reliever a submarine commander
  36. ^ "Virginia Tech's submarine closer Ben Rowen sinks hitters". wsls.com. May 26, 2010. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  37. ^ "Q&A: Ben Rowen, Texas Rangers [Submariner] Pitching Prospect". February 20, 2014.
  38. ^ "Palos Verdes' Ben Rowen, now with Angels, evolves from submarine delivery to overhand". Los Angeles Times. February 9, 2021.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Ben_Rowen&oldid=1241624464"