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Name Team Age
Joe Sowders Retired (2012, Age 33) Died (2050, Age 72)
Drafted Position Bats/Throws
Round 2, Pick 28
(1997)
SS R/R
League Option Years   Majors Service Time
Ty Cobb League 0 5 years (41 games)
Total Rating   Arm Range
B-
Contact vs R Contact vs L Speed
C+ B- A-
Power vs R Power vs L Bunting
B+
Endurance Velocity Control
B-
Leadership   Mentor vs RHP   Mentor vs LHP  
D- C+ C+
Health   Injured Days   Birthday
0 11/29/1978
WS Rings WS Appearances LCS Appearances
0 1 3
Alt Pos (2B) Alt Pos (---) Alt Pos (---)
A+ (98.9 %) (0.0 %) (0.0 %)

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Year League Award
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
2012-11-01Joe Sowders has retired from the New York Creatures
2010-09-28The New York Creatures have acquired Joe Sowders from the waiver wire.
2010-06-28The New York Creatures have waived Joe Sowders.
2009-09-29The New York Creatures have acquired Joe Sowders from the waiver wire.
2009-03-01The New York Creatures have waived Joe Sowders.
2008-08-13The New York Creatures have acquired Joe Sowders from the waiver wire. The New York Creatures have waived Rick Duffee.
2008-06-15The Pittsburgh Pirates have waived Joe Sowders.
2008-04-12The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed Joe Sowders on the trade block.
2007-07-21The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Dick Osburn to the major league team. The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Joe Sowders for assignment.
2007-06-21The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Joe Sowders to the major league team.
2007-06-13The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Joe Sowders for assignment.
2007-05-25The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Joe Sowders to the major league team.
2007-05-16The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Joe Sowders for assignment.
2007-05-02The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Joe Sowders to the major league team.
2007-04-23The Pittsburgh Pirates have designated Joe Sowders for assignment.
2005-09-27Joe Sowders of the Pittsburgh Pirates is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
2002-07-04The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Joe Sowders to the major league team.
2001-07-31The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent Joe Sowders to the minors.
2001-05-30The Pittsburgh Pirates have promoted Joe Sowders to the major league team.
1996-06-01A trade has been completed between the Milwaukee Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pittsburgh Pirates receive Cal Ramsey, Matt Weik, Draft Pick 1997 Round 2 MIL (Joe Sowders) from the Milwaukee Braves in exchange for Floyd Hansen.