Bill Sowders

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Bill Sowders
Pitcher
Born: November 29, 1864
Louisville, Kentucky
Died: February 2, 1951 (aged 86)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 24, 1888
for the Boston Beaneaters
Final game
June 19, 1890
for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys
Career statistics
Pitching record     29-30
Earned run average     3.34
Strikeouts     205
Teams
Career highlights and awards

William Jefferson "Little Bill" Sowders (November 29, 1864-February 2, 1951) was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of three seasons (1888-1890) with the Boston Beaneaters and Pittsburgh Alleghenys. For his career, he compiled a 29-30 record in 71 appearances, with a 3.34 earned run average and 205 strikeouts.

Sowders was born in Louisville, Kentucky and later died in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 86. Two of his brothers, John Sowders and Len Sowders, also played Major League Baseball.

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