IP | 72.2 |
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ERA | 6.07 |
WHIP | 1.42 |
BB/9 | 3.22 |
SO/9 | 8.79 |
- Full name Darren Calvin Bowen
- Born 02/03/2001 in Newton, MA
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School UNC Pembroke
- Drafted in the 13th round (396th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2022 (signed for $125,000).
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BA Grade: 45/Very High
Track Record: Bowen struggled to a 5.43 ERA over three seasons as a starter and reliever at Division II UNC Pembroke, but the Mariners liked his athleticism and arm strength and drafted him in the 12th round. Bowen rewarded their faith with a strong pro debut at Low-A Modesto in 2023. He joined the Nuts at midseason and worked his way from the bullpen to the rotation, posting a 3.88 ERA over 19 appearances (15 starts) to help them win the California League championship.
Scouting Report: Bowen is a lean, athletic righthander with lots of room for growth. His fastball sits 92-94 mph with late run and ride and projects to add velocity as he gets stronger. His main secondary is a sweepy, 81-85 mph slider with tight spin that flashes above average, but is inconsistent. Bowen also has a fringy, 84-87 mph changeup with sink he is still learning to command and an 86-89 mph cutter that flashes average, but blends with his slider. Bowen is a good athlete, but he doesn’t repeat his delivery and has below-average control. He has never thrown more than 90 pitches in a start and still has to build durability.
The Future: Bowen’s athleticism and projection excite, but he still needs a lot of development to fulfill his starter potential. He’ll open at High-A Everett in 2024.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 45 | Cutter: 50 | Control: 40