Larry Bowa

Lawrence Robert Bowa (born December 6, 1945 in Sacramento, California) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and manager. Bowa currently serves as an analyst for ESPN's Baseball Tonight and also co-hosts a baseball talk show on XM Radio.

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December 6 - 1945 - Sacramento, California - Major League Baseball - Shortstop - Manager - ESPN - Baseball Tonight - XM Radio

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Bowa was a shortstop who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets between 1970 and 1985. He was characterized by his soft hands, strong arm, and fiery personality. Beside his fielding achievements, he was a switch-hitter, batting .280 or better four times (.305 in 1975); he was also a basestealer, and seldom struck out.

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Philadelphia Phillies - Chicago Cubs - New York Mets - Batting - Basestealer - Struck out

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Bowa was a .260 career hitter with 15 home runs, 525 RBI, 2191 hits, 987 runs, 262 doubles, 99 triples, and 318 stolen bases in 2247 games.

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Home run - RBI - Hits - Runs - Doubles - Triples

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After retiring, Bowa was named manager of the San Diego Padres in 1987, but his aggressive and often angry style were ineffective, and he was fired a year later. Bowa returned to managing the Phillies in 2001, being honored as Manager of the Year that season. He was fired at the end of the 2004 season.

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San Diego Padres - Manager of the Year

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