Drafted in the 13th round (410th overall) by the New York Mets in 2012 (signed for $100,000).
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Other organizations might not be as high on Bowman as are the Mets, but the club is optimistic they have a command-oriented starter on their hands. He completed his Princeton economics degree following the 2013 season, and he naturally takes a cerebral approach with him to the mound, mixing and matching his four pitches and wearing out the strike zone. Built along the lines of Tim Lincecum, he patterns his delivery after the two-time Cy Young Award winner. He's athletic enough to do so, seeing as he played shortstop in addition to pitching in college. Bowman throws a sinker at 90-94 mph, two distinct breaking balls and a solid-average, high-70s changeup with fading action that's his go-to secondary pitch. His downer curveball and late-breaking slider feature inconsistent action and grade no better than fringe-average at present. Bowman fields his position and holds runners, but it's his plus control and natural deception that set him apart. The Mets would like to see him better establish his heavy fastball early in games before unveiling all his secondary pitches. Bowman projects as a No. 4 starter in the majors.
Career Transactions
RHP Matt Bowman assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
RHP Matt Bowman assigned to Seattle Mariners.
RHP Matt Bowman elected free agency.
Seattle Mariners sent RHP Matt Bowman outright to Tacoma Rainiers.
Seattle Mariners designated RHP Matt Bowman for assignment.
Seattle Mariners selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from Tacoma Rainiers.
Reno Aces activated RHP Matt Bowman.
RHP Matt Bowman assigned to Tacoma Rainiers.
RHP Matt Bowman assigned to Seattle Mariners.
RHP Matt Bowman elected free agency.
Arizona Diamondbacks sent RHP Matt Bowman outright to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks designated RHP Matt Bowman for assignment.
Minnesota Twins traded RHP Matt Bowman to Arizona Diamondbacks for cash.
Minnesota Twins designated RHP Matt Bowman for assignment.
Minnesota Twins selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from St. Paul Saints.
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders activated RHP Matt Bowman.
New York Yankees optioned RHP Matt Bowman to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees selected the contract of RHP Matt Bowman from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees optioned RHP Matt Bowman to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
RHP Matt Bowman roster status changed by New York Yankees.
New York Yankees invited non-roster RHP Matt Bowman to spring training.
RHP Matt Bowman and assigned to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
New York Yankees signed free agent RHP Matt Bowman to a minor league contract.
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