Don’t call John Bowker a 4-A Player, he does not like being refered to one. (A 4-A player is someone who does very well in Triple-A but doesn’t translate in the majors. Ex. Bowker average in the minors .302 and .238 in the majors. Garrett Jones and Steve Pearce have been labeled as these type of players.)
“Yeah, you hear that, and you don’t want be labeled as a 4-A player,” Bowker said. “I don’t really pay attention to it. I’m just looking forward to my opportunity.”
“It’s a new start for me,” Bowker said. “I was with the Giants my whole career, and I was kind of inconsistent. I’m definitely looking forward to coming over here and showing what I can do.
A left-handed power bat is exactly what the Pirates and PNC Park need.
“San Francisco’s a tough park for a hitter. It’s cold, the ball doesn’t carry well, and it’s big in right field, especially for a pull guy like me,” Bowker said. “I’ve played in Pittsburgh, and you can see it’s good for a pull hitter, and the ball carries a little better, too.”
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