Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21, 1960) is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1996.

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Roger McDowell Bio. Fullname: Roger Alan McDowell; Born: 12/21/1960 in Cincinnati, OH; Draft: 1982, New York Mets, Round: 3, Overall Pick: 59; College: Bowling Green State; Debut: 4/11/1985

Dec 16, 2024 · The Hot Foot: McDowell was legendary on the '86 Mets for being the leading practical joker. McDowell became a popular player around Shea Stadium & a star in the Mets 1986 “Let’s Go Mets " video. In that video, he gave in depth detail on how to give a “Hot Foot” with his accomplice, Howard Johnson.

Jan 4, 2012 · Roger McDowell kept his locker stocked with comedy props, costumes, and fireworks, blew bubbles while he pitched, played the notorious “Second Spitter” on Seinfeld and was known to set teammates’ shoes on fire. But he knew a little about pitching too.

Roger McDowell, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Wednesday, December 21, 1960, in Cincinnati, Ohio. McDowell was 24 years old when he broke into the major leagues on April 11, 1985, with the New York Mets.

Sep 14, 2021 · Thirty-five years later, Roger McDowell is still approached by Mets fans who remember exactly where they were when the Mets advanced to the 1986 World Series, courtesy of the five scoreless innings of relief he provided in a 16-inning win over the Astros in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.

Sep 12, 2021 · Reliever Roger McDowell pitched a dozen seasons in the majors and later spent many years as a major league pitching coach. After attending Colerain High School and Bowling Green State University, McDowell was signed as a third round of the 1982 amateur draft by the New York Mets and scout Bob Wellman.

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Roger McDowell played 12 seasons for 5 teams, including the Mets and Dodgers. He had 70 wins, 70 losses, 159 saves, an ERA of 3.30 and 524 strikeouts. He won 1 World Series.