Larry Gowell
| Larry Gowell | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: May 2, 1948 Lewiston, Maine | |
| Died: May 11, 2020 (aged 72) Auburn, Maine | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 21, 1972, for the New York Yankees | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 4, 1972, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0–1 |
| Earned run average | 1.29 |
| Innings pitched | 7 |
| Strikeouts | 7 |
| Teams | |
Lawrence Clyde Gowell (May 2, 1948 – May 11, 2020) was an American
player. He was a right-handed pitcher who played in two games for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball in 1972
.
Gowell was drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round of the
winning every game he appeared in at Edward Little High School in Auburn, Maine,[1] he was signed by the Yankees to a professional contract. He pitched in the minor leagues for six years before making his major league debut, after winning 11 games in a row in Double-A.[1]
Gowell was listed at 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall and 182 pounds (83 kg).
Major league career
The Yankees called up Gowell from their minor league organization in 1972 to play as a September call-up. Gowell made his major league debut on September 21 against the
decision
.
Death
Gowell died while playing golf on May 11, 2020, aged 72.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d "Baseball biography of Larry Gowell and part of the Yankees history". www.footopedics.com. Archived from the original on August 7, 2008. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
- ^ a b c d e "The New York Yankees against the Milwaukee Brewers on September 21, 1972". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
- ^ "Expansion Era famous firsts". www.baseball-almanac.com. Retrieved August 8, 2008.
- ^ "EL grad, former Yankee Gowell dies at age 72". Portland Press Herald. May 13, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Baseball Almanac