JEREMY SOWERS

Baseball

2002-2004

Jeremy Sowers was a Kentucky high school baseball phenom recruited by Roy Mewbourne who became the first ace of the Tim Corbin era. The left-hander could have turned professional out of high school as the 20th overall selection by the Cincinnati Reds but was attracted by Vanderbilt’s combination of high academics and a quality Southeastern Conference schedule. As the Commodores’ “Friday Night” guy, he was instrumental in the team’s surprising 2004 NCAA Regional Championship and first-ever Super Regional berth. He is now a graduate student at the University of North Carolina.

Was named to the Louisville Slugger Freshman All-America team following his 2002 season at Vanderbilt.
Selected out of high school with the 20th overall pick in the MLB draft but instead decided to go to Vanderbilt.
Preseason All-America (2004)
Two-time all-SEC as a sophomore and junior.
Selected to the All-South Region team by the American Baseball Coaches Association as a sophomore.
Rankedin the top 10 of numerous Vanderbilt single-season and career records, including wins, strikeouts and innings pitched.
Selected by the Indians with the 6th overall pick in the 2004 Major League Baseball draft and signed for the third highest bonus in club history at the time.
Completed his political science degree in the 2005-2006 offseason.
Was named the Indians minor league Pitcher and Player of the Year in 2005.
Made his major league debut against the Reds on June 25, 2006.
Threw his first major league complete game shutout on July 22, 2006.
Became the first Indian’s rookie to throw back-to-back shutouts since 1972.