Ted Bowsfield
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Edward Oliver Bowsfield (born January 10, 1935 in Vernon, British Columbia
, Canada
) is a former major league
pitcher
.
He pitched a total of 7 seasons going 37-39 W-L Record with a 4.35 ERA
. He played for the Boston Red Sox
, Cleveland Indians
, Los Angeles Angels
, and the Kansas City Athletics
.
on July 20, . That season he went 4-2 with a 3.84 ERA in 16 games, 10 of which were starts.
Three of Bowsfield's wins as a rookie came against the New York Yankees
. Yankee Manager Casey Stengel
described Bowsfield as "that fella that throws them ground balls."
Although he had some success in , he struggled the following season by going 0-1 with a 15.00 ERA in five games, two of which were starts. In nine innings of work in , Bowsfield yielded 15 earned runs on 16 hits and nine walks. Working primarily out of the bullpen, he rebounded a bit in , going 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA in 17 games, including a pair of starts.
career came to an end on June 13, , when he and Marty Keough
were traded to the Cleveland Indians
for Russ Nixon
and Carroll Hardy
. Working out of the bullpen and in the starting rotation, Bowsfield went 3-4 with a 5.09 ERA in 11 outings, six of which were starts.
filled its roster through the 1961 MLB expansion draft
, the new organization turned to the Indians
' Bowfield as a key member of its pitching staff. At age 26, Bowsfield had the best season of his career in the Angels' inaugural season. He posted a record of 11-8 with a 3.73 ERA in 41 games, including 21 starts. Bowsfield put together another winning record in , going 9-8 with a 4.40 ERA in 34 games, 25 of which were starts, for the Angels.
to complete a July 21 trade for Dan Osinski
. In his two seasons with the A's, he worked primarily out of the bullpen, although he would make 20 starts during his time in Kansas City. Bowsfield went 5-7 with three saves and a 4.45 ERA in 41 games, 11 of which were starts, during the season. In , he posted a 4-7 record with a 4.10 ERA in 50 games, including nine starts.
Vernon, British Columbia
Vernon is a city in the south-central region of British Columbia, Canada. Named after Forbes George Vernon, a former MLA of British Columbia who helped found the famed Coldstream Ranch, the City of Vernon was incorporated on December 30, 1892. The City of Vernon has a population of 35,944 , while...
, Canada
Canada
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) is a former major league
Major League Baseball
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pitcher
Pitcher
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.
He pitched a total of 7 seasons going 37-39 W-L Record with a 4.35 ERA
Earned run average
In baseball statistics, earned run average is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. It is determined by dividing the number of earned runs allowed by the number of innings pitched and multiplying by nine...
. He played for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
, Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
, Los Angeles Angels
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
, and the Kansas City Athletics
Oakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
.
Boston Red Sox
Ted Bowsfield debuted with the Boston Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
on July 20, . That season he went 4-2 with a 3.84 ERA in 16 games, 10 of which were starts.
Three of Bowsfield's wins as a rookie came against the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
. Yankee Manager Casey Stengel
Casey Stengel
Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel , nicknamed "The Old Perfessor", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in ....
described Bowsfield as "that fella that throws them ground balls."
Although he had some success in , he struggled the following season by going 0-1 with a 15.00 ERA in five games, two of which were starts. In nine innings of work in , Bowsfield yielded 15 earned runs on 16 hits and nine walks. Working primarily out of the bullpen, he rebounded a bit in , going 1-2 with a 5.14 ERA in 17 games, including a pair of starts.
Cleveland Indians
Bowsfield's Red SoxBoston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
career came to an end on June 13, , when he and Marty Keough
Marty Keough
Richard Martin Keough is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Boston Red Sox , Cleveland Indians , Washington Senators , Cincinnati Reds , Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs...
were traded to the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
for Russ Nixon
Russ Nixon
Russell Eugene Nixon is a former catcher, coach and manager in American Major League Baseball. A veteran of 55 years in professional baseball, Nixon has managed at virtually every level of the sport, from the lowest minor league to MLB assignments with the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves...
and Carroll Hardy
Carroll Hardy
Carroll William Hardy is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians , Boston Red Sox , Houston Colt .45s and Minnesota Twins...
. Working out of the bullpen and in the starting rotation, Bowsfield went 3-4 with a 5.09 ERA in 11 outings, six of which were starts.
Los Angeles Angels
As the expansion Los Angeles AngelsLos Angeles Angels of Anaheim
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, United States. The Angels are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. The "Angels" name originates from the city in which the team started, Los Angeles...
filled its roster through the 1961 MLB expansion draft
1961 MLB Expansion Draft
The 1961 MLB Expansion Draft was held by Major League Baseball on October 10, 1961 to fill the rosters of the New York Mets and the Houston Colt .45s. The Mets and the Colts were the new franchises which would enter the league in the 1962 season...
, the new organization turned to the Indians
Cleveland Indians
The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. Since , they have played in Progressive Field. The team's spring training facility is in Goodyear, Arizona...
' Bowfield as a key member of its pitching staff. At age 26, Bowsfield had the best season of his career in the Angels' inaugural season. He posted a record of 11-8 with a 3.73 ERA in 41 games, including 21 starts. Bowsfield put together another winning record in , going 9-8 with a 4.40 ERA in 34 games, 25 of which were starts, for the Angels.
Kansas City Athletics
After the most successful seasons of his career, Bowsfield was sent to the Kansas City AthleticsOakland Athletics
The Oakland Athletics are a Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From to the present, the Athletics have played in the O.co Coliseum....
to complete a July 21 trade for Dan Osinski
Dan Osinski
Daniel Osinski is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. The 6'2", 195 lb. right-hander was signed by the Cleveland Indians as an amateur free agent before the 1952 season...
. In his two seasons with the A's, he worked primarily out of the bullpen, although he would make 20 starts during his time in Kansas City. Bowsfield went 5-7 with three saves and a 4.45 ERA in 41 games, 11 of which were starts, during the season. In , he posted a 4-7 record with a 4.10 ERA in 50 games, including nine starts.