Current Status: Non-Active

Max  Dowd

1 # Second Basemen

Opening Day Age: EXP: 2 Years

     Full Name:  Max Behrens Dowd

     Birthplace:    Gurnee, IL

     Born:   August  20th,  1992

     High School:   Warren Township

     College:  Iowa State University

     MLS debut:   May 15th, 2012

     Nickname:   Max

     Bats:   Right   /  Throws:   Right

    Height:   5’08”  /  Weight:   150

     Sanctions:   N.S.A.   /  A.S.A.

     League Level:   Recreational

     Tourney Level:   Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2013 Stats174742152215.46813011.8892745.3571.357220.91.30.90.4
Career195348172719.50917011.5002955.3961.009320.91.41.00.5
Playoffs122000.0000000.0000000.000.000000.00.00.00.0
Tournaments------------------------
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Scouting Grades:

Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 60 | Overall: 53

First Pro Contract:   WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Spring  2012

Team debut:  5-15-12  vs.  Dirty Ducks Squad,  at.  SportsPark, A’  going  ( 2  for  3 ,  2 RBIs )

Last Game:  8-22-13  vs.  Lighthouse Softball,  at.  SportsPark, C’  going  ( 2  for  2 ,  3 RBIs )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Tuesday,  May 15th, 2012  vs.  Dirty Ducks Softball,  Gm 1  at   SportsPark, A’

First Double:   Tuesday,  May  21st, 2013  vs.  Wkgn Fire Softball,  Gm 2  at   SportsPark, C’

First Triple:    Tuesday,  May  23rd, 2013  vs.  Ice Cold Pitch Club,  Gm 1  at   SportsPark, B’

First Home Run:   Tuesday, May  14th,  2013  vs.  Maibeth Softball,  Gm 2  at  SportsPark, C’

Scouting Report

Hitting

Max Dowd is a positive influence both on the field and in the clubhouse who continues to emerge as one of the most underrated hitters in the game. Dowd will collect most of his base hits on flat pitch down in the strike zone and will drive one into the alley with plenty of extra-base hit power. At times Max Dowd can demonstrate an undisciplined approach at the plate and often will get himself out by chasing high pitches that he has difficulty lying off. He has been showing more consistent patience at the plate and has been learning to make those adjustments to get out of those funks. He is at his best when he trusts his swing to line the ball through the infielders.

Base-Running & Defense

When healthy, Max Dowd combines good decisions with extreme aggressive base running who rarely runs into outs. A speedy runner who should ignite the offense, he’s not yet been able to consistently basemen in softball. With his build, he won’t ever impress anyone as graceful, but he makes all the plays. . . and then some. He’s one of the best at handling throws in the dirt and corralling popups, and his throwing arm is so good that he serves as a cutoff man on certain plays.