Jase Bowen
| Jase Bowen | |
|---|---|
| San Diego Padres | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: September 2, 2000 Northwood, Ohio, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Jase Callaway Bowen (born September 2, 2000) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the San Diego Padres organization.
Career
Bowen attended Central Catholic High School in Toledo, Ohio.[1]
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bowen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 11th round of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Pirates rather than play college baseball and college football at Michigan State University.[2][3][4] He made his professional debut that year with the Gulf Coast League Pirates.
Bowen did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5] He returned to action in 2021 to play for the Bradenton Marauders and played 2022 with Bradenton and the Greensboro Grasshoppers.[6] After the season, Bowen played in the Australian Baseball League for the Sydney Blue Sox.
Bowen started 2023 with Greensboro before being promoted to the Altoona Curve. He made 110 appearances for Altoona during the 2024 campaign, slashing .241/.298/.366 with 10 home runs, 43 RBI, and 22 stolen bases.[7]
Bowen split the 2025 season between Bradenton, Greensboro, Altoona, and the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians, slashing a cumulative .272/.353/.449 with nine home runs, 37 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. He elected free agency following the season on November 6, 2025.[8]
San Diego Padres
On November 26, 2025, Bowen signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.[9]
References
- ^ "WR Jase Bowen could be Michigan State's next two-sport star but may face MLB draft decision". May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Jase Bowen signs with Pirates, won't play two sports at Michigan State".
- ^ "Jase Bowen leaves Michigan State football, signs with Pittsburgh Pirates".
- ^ "Pirates pick Jase Bowen chooses MLB dream over Michigan State football". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
- ^ "2020 Minor League Baseball season cancelled". mlb.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ "Central Catholic grad Jase Bowen turning 2nd year in Bradenton into positive momentum".
- ^ "Jase Bowen - Stats - Batting". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 15, 2026.
- ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2025". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved November 28, 2025.
- ^ https://www.milb.com/transactions/2025-11-26
External links
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference (Minors)