Mike Dowd is entering his third season on the Stonehill baseball staff. Coach Dowd will hold the title of hitting coach and also work closely with the catchers. 

A native of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Dowd comes to Stonehill following a six-year playing career in minor league baseball. Selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 12th round of the 2011 MLB Draft, he made his way as high as Double-A in the Mariners organization, playing for the Jackson Generals from 2013-15. He was voted team MVP in 2012 and again for the Long Island Ducks in 2016.

As a catcher at Franklin Pierce, Dowd earned NE-10 1st team and All-Region 1st team honors all three seasons, two ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team selections, ECAC DII Rookie of the Year, NE-10 Freshman of the Year, two NEIBA All-Star Game selections, and All-American honors his junior year. Mike was able to help Franklin Pierce to three NCAA Regionals as well as a trip to the Division II World Series in 2010, where the team was NCAA Semifinalists. 

Dowd most recently coached with the GBG Hawks. GBG is a highly recognized travel program not only in the Northeast, but also on a national stage. He earned the 2019 Head Coach of the Year award for his coaching efforts. 

Mike is currently working towards a master’s degree in Sports Leadership from Endicott College.

Playing Experience

2016 - Long Island Ducks (Atlantic League)
2013-15 - Jackson Generals (Double-A)
2013 - High Desert Mavericks (Single-A Advanced)
2012 - Clinton LumberKings (Single-A)
2011 - Everett Aquasox (Short-Season A)
2009-11 - Franklin Pierce University (NCAA)