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Name Team Age
Ralph Bowie Retired (1979, Age 36) Died (2026, Age 84)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 1, Pick 9
(1962)		 RP R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Lou Brock League 0 14 years (138 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B  D  D-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
D- D+ C+
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
F  D- D 
Endurance Velocity Control
C- B+ B-
Leadership   Mentor Value  
C+ B+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
B- 0 11/10/1942
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 0 4
Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %) F  (0.0 %)

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 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
1962D+A-C-
1963D+A C 
1964D+A+C+
1965C-A+B-
1966C-A+B-
1967C-A+B-
1968C A+B-
1969C A+B 
1970C A+B 
1971C A+B 
1972C A+B 
1973C A+B 
1974C A+B 
1975C A+B 
1976C A+B 
1977C A+B 
1978C A B 
1979C-A-B-
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1979-11-01Ralph Bowie has retired from the Chicago Cubs
1979-05-26The Chicago Cubs have promoted Ralph Bowie to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Dave Rodgers for assignment.
1979-05-26The Chicago Cubs have acquired Ralph Bowie from the waiver wire.
1979-04-15The New York Coyotes have waived Ralph Bowie.
1979-04-15The New York Coyotes have acquired Ralph Bowie from the waiver wire.
1979-04-11The Chicago Cubs have waived Ralph Bowie.
1979-03-07The Chicago Cubs have promoted Joe Rautzhan to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have designated Ralph Bowie for assignment.
1965-04-01The Chicago Cubs have promoted Jerry Ray to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Bill Conti to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have promoted Ralph Bowie to the major league team. The Chicago Cubs have sent Bill Wagner to the minors. The Chicago Cubs have designated John Sherman for assignment.
1964-04-14A trade has been completed between the Philadelphia Cheesesticks and the Chicago Cubs. The Chicago Cubs receive Gus Landrum, Ralph Bowie, Diomedes Krausse, Draft Pick - 1965 Round 2 (PHI) from the Philadelphia Cheesesticks in exchange for Al Hassey, Milt Falkenborg, Mike Lewis.