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My Take
"Black Jack" McDowell is the kind of ballplayer I have a soft spot for, a Stanford-educated pitcher who brought a bit of edge to the mound. Three All-Star selections and the 1993 American League Cy Young Award tell you he was, for a stretch, among the very best right-handers in the game. I like that his career wound through several franchises, the White Sox, Yankees, Indians and Angels, because it speaks to a guy who kept competing. The nickname suggests a certain attitude, and pitchers with that streak often age into great stories. I'd happily read more about his post-baseball turn toward music.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack McDowell
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・マクダウエル
- Reading
- じゃっく・まくだうえる
- Born
- January 16, 1966 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Horse
- Origin
- Van Nuys, California, United States
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
- High school
- Notre Dame High School
- University
- Stanford University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack McDowell born?
Born January 16, 1966 (age 60).
Where is Jack McDowell from?
Jack McDowell is from Van Nuys, California, United States.
What does Jack McDowell do?
Jack McDowell works as baseball player.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.