Thanks for the Memories-Rob Bowen

I was spending some time on youtube a few months ago, and stumbled across this video. It is my inspiration for what will be a recurring post theme: “Thanks for the Memories,” where I will revisit some classic Padres of years past. Not to be outdone by Cub’s fans, the first post will be dedicated to Rob Bowen (I suppose Archi Cianfrocco can wait until next time)…

Rob Bowen joined the Padres in 2006. That season, he had an OBP of 0.339 and a SLG off 0.339 in 110 PA. His VORP of 1.8 verifies that he was truly replacement level caliber. His 2007 season was uneventful until he was traded to the Cubs for Michael Barrett. Rob Bowen is perhaps best known by Padres fans for his eagerness to pinch run. In 2006, he pinch-ran 21 times, mostly in place of Mike Piazza. Thanks for the memories Rob!