Kyle McGowin

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62+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 16, McGowin was released by Houston. [27]

Lake Country DockHounds

On August 26, 2023, McGowin signed with the Lake Country DockHounds of the American Association of Professional Baseball. [28] In his only appearance for Lake Country, a start, he allowed 3 runs (2 earned) on 6 hits with 7 strikeouts in 6.0 innings of work.

CTBC Brothers

On August 29, 2023, McGowin signed with CTBC Brothers of the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL). [29] In 3 starts for the Brothers, he logged a 7.50 ERA with 15 strikeouts across 12 innings pitched. McGowin became a free agent following the 2023 season.

Charleston Dirty Birds

On March 13, 2024, McGowin signed with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League. [30] In two starts for Charleston, McGowin posted a 2.70 ERA with 11 strikeouts across 10 innings pitched.

Chicago Cubs

On May 10, 2024, McGowin's contract was purchased by the Chicago Cubs organization. [31] In 15 starts split between the Double–A Tennessee Smokies and Triple–A Iowa Cubs, he accumulated a 2–4 record and 4.66 ERA with 72 strikeouts across 75+1⁄3 innings pitched. McGowin was released by the Cubs organization on August 8. [32]

Pitching style

McGowin pitches right-handed, with a crossfire delivery that adds deception to his pitches. [16] His primary pitch is a fastball that sits at about 91 miles per hour (146 km/h), with a slider and circle changeup that complement it. He is considered to have above-average control. [12] [33]

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Kyle McGowin
Kyle McGowin stretch from Nationals vs. Braves at Nationals Park, April 6th, 2021 (All-Pro Reels Photography) (51101559236) (cropped).png
McGowin with the Washington Nationals in 2021
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1991-11-27) November 27, 1991 (age 32)
Southampton, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Professional debut
MLB: September 5, 2018, for the Washington Nationals
CPBL: October 8, 2023, for the CTBC Brothers