Rich Rowland

Former professional baseball player

American Cloverdale, California, USA Pisces 6 ft 1 in

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional baseball player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth25/02/1964
Age62 years (died on 27, Aug, 2026)
BirthplaceCloverdale, California, USA
Date of Death27/08/2026
Zodiac SignPisces

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 NameRichard Garnet Rowland
Known ForMajor League Baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox
MLB Debut07/09/1990
Bats/ThrowsRight/Right

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 1 in
Weight210 lb

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeMendocino College
OtherVentura College (attended before leaving baseball)

Personal Life

Family NoteFather of Robby Rowland and Richie Rowland

Family

Children
  • Robby Rowland
  • Richie Rowland

Career

DraftSelected by the Detroit Tigers in the 17th round of the 1988 MLB Draft
Major League Teams
  • Detroit Tigers
  • Boston Red Sox
Positions
  • Catcher
  • Designated hitter
  • First baseman
  • Third baseman
  • Pinch runner
Career Highlights
  • Played six MLB seasons from 1990 to 1995
  • Appeared in 98 MLB games
  • Recorded his first MLB hit, a double, two days after his debut
  • Traded from the Tigers to the Red Sox for catcher John Flaherty on 01/04/1994
  • Career batting average of .213 with nine home runs and 26 RBI

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

Also born on 25 February

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