Rudy Owens
Rudy Owens | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | December 18, 1987|
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | |
May 23, 2014, for the Houston Astros | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 23, 2014, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Win–loss record | 0–1 |
Earned run average | 7.94 |
Strikeouts | 1 |
Teams | |
Rudy C. Owens (born December 18, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Houston Astros.
Career
[edit]Owens attended Mesa High School in Mesa, Arizona, where he played for the school's baseball team.[1]
Pittsburgh Pirates
[edit]The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted Owens out of Mesa in the 28th round (830th overall) of the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] After attending Chandler-Gilbert Community College for the 2007 college baseball season, he signed with the Pirates as a draft-and-follow prospect.[3]
In 2009, Owens was named a Class-A All-Star, South Atlantic League (SAL) All-Star, and SAL Most Outstanding Pitcher after going 10-1 with a 1.70 ERA in 19 games. He was also named the Pittsburgh Pirates' Minor League Pitcher of the Year.[4] In 2010, Owens was named an Eastern League All-Star and was again named the Pirates' Minor League Pitcher of the Year.[5] The Pirates added him to their 40 man roster after the 2011 season to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.[6]
Houston Astros
[edit]On July 24, 2012, Owens was traded alongside Robbie Grossman and Colton Cain to the Astros in exchange for Wandy Rodríguez.[7] He spent the rest of the 2012 season with the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Astros' Triple–A affiliate, and remained with the affiliate through 2013.
On May 23, 2014, the Astros recalled Owens from Triple–A Oklahoma City to make his Major League debut against the Seattle Mariners.[8] On October 9, Owens was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Oklahoma City.[9]
Oakland Athletics
[edit]Owens signed a minor league deal with the Oakland Athletics in November 2014[10]
Los Angeles Dodgers
[edit]Owens was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 4, 2015.[11] He pitched in 11 games across three levels for the Dodgers organization and was 0–4 with a 3.89 ERA. The Dodgers released him on July 16, 2015.[12]
Colorado Rockies
[edit]Owens signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies on July 25, 2015.[13]
Somerset Patriots
[edit]On June 15, 2016, Owens signed with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Fortitudo Baseball Bologna
[edit]On May 8, 2017, Owens signed with the Fortitudo Baseball Bologna of the Italian Baseball League.
References
[edit]- ^ Les Willsey (June 6, 2006). "Owens tops list of local pro baseball prospects - East Valley Tribune: Home". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ Domingo, Odeen (June 10, 2006). "Mesa High pitcher pick of Pirates". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "Pirates sign two 2006 draft-and-follow players". TribLIVE. June 1, 2007. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Alvarez, Owens honored for play in minors". TribLIVE. September 26, 2009. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "AA BASEBALL: CURVE'S PRESLEY, OWENS NAMED PIRATES MINORS PLAYERS OF THE YEAR - The Indiana Gazette Online: Steelers/Penguins/Pirates/Pitt". Indianagazette.com. September 25, 2010. Archived from the original on January 26, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ Brink, Bill (November 19, 2011). "Six minor leaguers join Pirates 40-man roster". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ "Astros acquire three prospects from Pittsburgh". Houston.astros.mlb.com. July 24, 2012. Archived from the original on May 24, 2014. Retrieved January 11, 2013.
- ^ "Astros recall Owens to make MLB debut". MLB.com. May 23, 2014. Archived from the original on May 24, 2014. Retrieved May 23, 2014.
- ^ de Jesus Ortiz, Jose (October 9, 2014). "Astros decline option on Matt Albers; Jesus Guzman, Rudy Owens off 40-man roster". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Drellich, Evan (November 15, 2014). "Rudy Owens signs minor league deal with A's". Houston Chroncle. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Gurnick, Ken (April 4, 2015). "Dodgers acquire Minor League pitcher Owens from Oakland". MLB.com. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ Eddy, Matt (August 5, 2015). "Minor League Transactions: July 24–30". Baseball America. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "'Topes Today (July 26)". Albuquerque Journal. July 26, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
- 1987 births
- Living people
- Baseball players from Mesa, Arizona
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Houston Astros players
- Chandler–Gilbert Coyotes baseball players
- Gulf Coast Pirates players
- State College Spikes players
- West Virginia Power players
- Lynchburg Hillcats players
- Altoona Curve players
- Indianapolis Indians players
- Oklahoma City RedHawks players
- Gigantes del Cibao players
- American expatriate baseball players in the Dominican Republic
- Oklahoma City Dodgers players
- Rancho Cucamonga Quakes players
- Tulsa Drillers players
- Albuquerque Isotopes players
- Somerset Patriots players
- Mesa High School alumni
- Toros del Este players
- American expatriate baseball players in Italy
- Fortitudo Baseball Bologna players