Roger McDowell

Roger Alan McDowell (born December 21, 1960) is an American former professional baseball right-handed relief pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1996, for teams including the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Texas Rangers, and Baltimore Orioles. McDowell was a key component of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets and was the winning pitcher in the deciding Game 7. With a record of 70 wins and 70 losses, McDowell served as the Atlanta Braves pitching coach from 2006 to 2016. McDowell's family has Scottish descent and he was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating from Colerain High School.