In 2018,McGowin bounced back,earning a promotion back to Triple-A midway through the season and putting up a 1.20 ERA down the stretch with the Chiefs as a reliable starting pitcher.[13] He was among several pitchers mentioned by media as potential late-season call-ups by the Nationals.[14][15][16]
On September 3,2018,the Nationals selected McGowin's contract,calling him up to the major leagues for the first time.[17] He made his major league debut on September 5,pitching an inning against the St. Louis Cardinals and giving up a solo home run to Yairo Muñoz.[18]
McGowin appeared in 7 games for the Nationals in 2019,registering an ugly 10.13 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 16.0 innings of work. Although he was not on the National's postseason roster,the Nationals won the World Series in 2019 and McGowin earned his first championship title.[19] Pitching in relief against the Atlanta Braves on September 5,2020,McGowin earned his first career win.[20] On the season,McGowin appeared in 9 games for the Nationals,pitching to a 4.91 ERA with 16 strikeouts in 11.0 innings pitched.[21]
In 2021,McGowin made 27 appearances for the Nationals,recording a 4.20 ERA with 35 strikeouts in 30.0 innings of work. On September 4,2021,McGowin was placed on the 60-day injured list after being diagnosed with a UCL sprain in his right elbow.[22] On November 5,McGowin was outrighted off of the 40-man roster.[23] He elected free agency on November 7.[24]
On May 9,2023,McGowin's contract was purchased by the Houston Astros organization.[26] In 16 games (9 starts) for the Triple–A Sugar Land Space Cowboys,he posted a 3–7 record and 7.36 ERA with 58 strikeouts in 62+1⁄3 innings pitched. On August 16, McGowin was released by Houston.[27]
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 (146km/h), with a slider and circle changeup that complement it. He is considered to have above-average control.[12][33]
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