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Chris Bowen (1996-99) was one of the most dominating pitchers in KSU history. In 1998, Bowen led the Owls to an NCAA record 61 wins while earning a number of personal honors including being named an NCAA Division II First Team All-American, First Team All-Region selection and All-Peach Belt pick. Bowen finished third nationally in victories and 12th in ERA during his 1998 junior season. Currently, he is listed in 10 all-time pitching categories. He is second all-time in wins (35), innings pitched (331.2) and strikeouts (292). He is also sixth in complete games (12), eighth in ERA (2.99), eighth in hits per nine innings (7.99), seventh in winning percentage (.789), fourth in appearances (72), fourth in shutouts (3), and seventh in strikeouts per nine innings pitched. His 12 wins in 1998, and 11 in 1999, rank fifth and ninth, respectively on KSU's single season record list. Bowen also ranks in the Top 10 in five other single season categories, including complete games, ERA, strikeouts, walks per nine innings, winning percentage and strikeout per nine innings. He posted a winning record in all four of his seasons with the Owls, going 5-1 in 1996, 7-2 in 1997, 12-2 in 1998, and 11-4 in 1999.
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