Jack McDowell Trades and Transactions

The Jack McDowell trades and transactions seen below include all known instances where Jack McDowell has been involved in a trade or transaction of any type as it relates to baseball.

"As a baseball player, (Jack) McDowell developed 'a nasty reputation as a cruel dude,' earning the nickname Black Jack McDowell. He showed no fear in tongue-lashing Chicago White Sox management and no reluctance to throw at a batter." - Paul Vercammen of Showbiz Today on CNN.com (07/10/2001)

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Jack McDowell

Jack McDowell Autograph on a 1991 Score (#27)

Jack McDowell Autograph on a 1991 Score (#27)
 

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Birth Name:   Jack Burns McDowell
Nickname:   Black Jack
Born On:   01-16-1966  (Capricorn)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Van Nuys, California
Year of Death Data Died On:   Still Living
Place of Death Data Died In:   Still Living
Cemetery:   n/a
High School:   Notre Dame High School (Sherman Oaks, CA)
College:   Stanford University
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Right   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Right
Player Height Chart Height:   6-05   Player Weight Chart Weight:   180
First Game:   09-15-1987 (Age 21)
Last Game:   08-08-1999
Draft:   1987 : 1st Round (5th)
Jack McDowell

Trades & Transactions

06-04-1984: Selected by Boston Red Sox in the 20th round — free-agent draft, did not sign.
06-02-1987: Selected by Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (5th pick overall) — free-agent draft.
12-14-1994: Traded by Chicago White Sox to New York Yankees for Lyle Mouton.
10-31-1995: Granted free agency.
12-14-1995: Signed by Cleveland Indians.
11-05-1997: Granted free agency.
02-27-1998: Signed by Anaheim Angels.
10-23-1998: Granted free agency.
12-07-1998: Signed by Anaheim Angels.
08-09-1999: Released by Anaheim Angels.


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