Rob Bowen


Rob Bowen was a former major league catcher who played for the Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs and Oakland A's. He played in the major leagues in 2003 and 2004 and 2006 through 2008.

High school years

Bowen attended Homestead High School in Fort Wayne. His senior year, he earned All-State honors and was named the Indiana State Player of the Year by Gatorade and USA Today.

Career

Minnesota Twins

Shortly after graduating from Homestead, Bowen was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the second round of the amateur draft, and made his debut with the Twins as a September call-up in. He combined to play 24 games in the 2003 & seasons before spending the entire season in the Twins' farm system.

Detroit Tigers

During spring training, he was placed on waivers by the Twins, and selected by the Detroit Tigers.

San Diego Padres

Later the same spring, he was again placed on waivers, and was this time claimed by the San Diego Padres.

Chicago Cubs

On June 20,, the Chicago Cubs acquired Bowen and minor league outfielder Kyler Burke from the Padres in exchange for catcher Michael Barrett.

Oakland Athletics

Bowen was designated for assignment by Chicago and traded to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for fellow catcher Jason Kendall on July 16 of that year. He was released by the Oakland Athletics on March 17,.