Jack Burns McDowell (Black Jack)

Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 5", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: January 16, 1966 in Van Nuys, CA
High School: Notre Dame HS (Sherman Oaks, CA)
School: Stanford University (Palo Alto, CA)
Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (5th pick) of the 1987 amateur draft.
Signed July 29, 1987. (All Transactions)
Debut: September 15, 1987 (Age 21)   vs. MIN 7.0 IP, 4 H, 3 SO, 0 BB, 0 ER, W
Teams (by GP): WhiteSox/Indians/Yankees/Angels 1987-1999
Agents: Scott Boras [*]
Final Game: August 8, 1999 (Age 33)
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