Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional baseball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/02/1964 |
| Age | 62 years (died on 27, Aug, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Cloverdale, California, USA |
| Date of Death | 27/08/2026 |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Latest News about Rich Rowland
27/08/2026
Rich Rowland, a former Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox catcher, died on 27/08/2026 in Cloverdale, California, according to an announcement by his son Robby. He had spent six MLB seasons, from 1990 to 1995, appearing in 98 games for the two clubs. No cause of death was provided in the reports.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Richard Garnet Rowland |
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| Known For | Major League Baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox |
| MLB Debut | 07/09/1990 |
| Bats/Throws | Right/Right |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
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| Weight | 210 lb |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Mendocino College |
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| Other | Ventura College (attended before leaving baseball) |
Personal Life
| Family Note | Father of Robby Rowland and Richie Rowland |
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Career
| Draft | Selected by the Detroit Tigers in the 17th round of the 1988 MLB Draft |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Worked in the timber industry before returning to baseball | |
| 2. Played in Northern California after leaving baseball | |
| 3. Was originally a backup catcher in the majors | |
| 4. Was named the Tigers' minor-league player of the year in 1992 after hitting 25 home runs for Triple-A Toledo |
