John Sowders
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John Sowders was a Major League Baseball
pitcher
. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Indianapolis Hoosiers
, Kansas City Cowboys
and Brooklyn Ward's Wonders
. Sowders was the brother of fellow major leaguers Bill
and Len Sowders
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. He played all or part of three seasons in the majors, between and , for the Indianapolis Hoosiers
St. Louis Maroons/Indianapolis Hoosiers
300px|thumb|right|1888 Indianapolis HoosiersThe St. Louis Maroons were a professional baseball club based in St. Louis, Missouri, from 1884-1886. The club, established by Henry Lucas, were the one near-major league quality entry in the Union Association, a league that lasted only one season, due...
, Kansas City Cowboys
Kansas City Cowboys (American Association)
The Kansas City Cowboys were a professional baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri for two seasons from to in the American Association. They were the third, and last incarnation of this franchise name, following the Kansas City Cowboys of the Union Association in and the Kansas City...
and Brooklyn Ward's Wonders
Brooklyn Ward's Wonders
The Brooklyn Ward's Wonders was a team who played in the Players' League in 1890. The team's nickname derived from its superstar shortstop, hall of famer John Montgomery Ward. The team finished with a 76-56 record, good enough to finish in second place. Other notable players for Brooklyn that...
. Sowders was the brother of fellow major leaguers Bill
Bill Sowders
William Jefferson "Little Bill" Sowders was a former professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of three seasons with the Boston Beaneaters and Pittsburg Alleghenys...
and Len Sowders
Len Sowders
Leonard Sowders , was a Major League Baseball player who played outfielder. He played for the Baltimore Orioles of the American Association during the 1886 season. His brothers Bill and John also played professional baseball.-External links:...
.