West Virginia University Athletics

2023 (Sr.)

• Saw action in 29 games as a hitter and 11 games as a pitcher
• Hit .200 with a home run, eight RBI, and eight runs scored
• On the mound, had a 4.50 ERA while striking out seven in 6.0 innings
• Went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs scored at UNC Greensboro (March 18)
• Went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI against Xavier (March 24)
• Had a hit and an RBI at Kansas State (April 2)
• Struck out two in a scoreless inning at App State (March 14)
• Threw a perfect inning against Xavier (March 26)
• Had a strikeout in a perfect inning at Texas (May 19)
• Retired both batters he faced against Kentucky in NCAA Regional (June 4)

2022 (Jr.)

• Two-way player, who saw action on the mound, in the field and as a designated hitter
• Pitched 5.1 innings with an 8.77 ERA and 10 appearances
• Also totaled 30 plate appearances and hit .200
• Tallied five runs, six hits and seven RBI on the year
• Hit first career home run on May 4, against Charleston
• Also left the yard against Kansas State on May 19

2021 (So.) – Calhoun C.C.

• Played one season at Calhoun C.C.
• Went 2-2 with a 5.52 ERA on the mound in 2021; seven of his nine appearances were starts
• Also tallied three RBI at the plate

2020 (Fr.) – Wallace State C.C.

• Began college career at Wallace State, hitting .204 at the plate and making two appearances on the mound in a shortened, 2020 season
• Hit a pair of home runs with six RBI in 49 at-bats

High School

• Played at Calera High for coach Trey Simpson
• Hit .378 with five home runs, 32 RBI and 16 stolen bases
• 2018 all-state selection
• USA Classic Invitational MVP
• Led team to a pair of area championships

Personal

• Son of Keith and Detrice Dowdell
• One of seven children
• Graduated with a degree in integrated studies in August 2022
• Currently enrolled in sport coaching master’s program
• Birthday is Dec. 3
• Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
• Garrett Ford Academic Honor Roll