| Bill Sowders | |
|---|---|
 A sepia photo of Bill Sowders holding a bat in both hands on the right, about to hit the ball | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: November 29, 1864 Louisville, Kentucky | |
| Died: February 2, 1951 (aged 86) Indianapolis, Indiana | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 24, 1888, for the Boston Beaneaters | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 19, 1890, for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 29-30 |
| Earned run average | 3.34 |
| Strikeouts | 205 |
| Teams | |
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William Jefferson "Little Bill" Sowders (November 29, 1864 – February 2, 1951) was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of three seasons (1888–1890) with the Boston Beaneaters and Pittsburgh Alleghenys. For his career, he compiled a 29–30 record in 71 appearances, with a 3.34 earned run average and 205 strikeouts.
Sowders was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and later died in Indianapolis at the age of 86. Two of his brothers, John Sowders and Len Sowders, also played Major League Baseball.