Josh Stowers

Joshua Stowers

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 200 lb.
• School University of Louisville
• High School Mount Carmel High School (Chicago)

• Born February 25, 1997 in Chicago, IL USA

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Biographical Information

Outfielder Josh Stowers was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 2nd round of the 2018 amateur draft, out of the University of Louisville. As a senior he hit .336 with 14 doubles, 9 homers, 72 runs scored, 60 RBIs and 36 steals in 62 games. He was named to the Atlantic Coast Conference First Team and to the conference's All-Academic team as well. The Chicago, IL native began his professional career that year with the Everett AquaSox of the Northwest League, where he hit .260/.380/.410 in 58 games, with 5 homers, 32 runs scored and 28 RBIs. He was a mid-season All-Star in the NWL.

Following the season, on January 21st, he was traded to the New York Yankees in return for AA infielder Shed Long, who had been acquired by the Yankees from the Cincinnati Reds earlier that same day. On April 6, 2021, he was involved in another major league trade, being sent to the Texas Rangers along with Antonio Cabello in return for Rougned Odor.

Related Sites

• University of Louisville bio