Michael Bowden

Baseball pitcher with Chicago Cubs

Michael Bowden - Baseball pitcher with Chicago Cubs
Born

September 9th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2005, played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Made MLB debut with the Red Sox in 2010. Played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs, over a professional career spanning multiple seasons.

Debuted with the Boston Red Sox in 2010

Played for the Chicago Cubs

Participated in MLB games as a pitcher

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