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Jack O'Dowd promoted to Double-A Hartford after strong play with Spokane Indians

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Last updated Jul 1, 2026

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Summary

Catcher/first baseman Jack O'Dowd has been promoted to Double-A Hartford from Spokane after performing exceptionally well at the High-A level. In just 34 games with the Spokane Indians, he recorded a batting average of.359 with nine home runs and 38 RBIs. O'Dowd's success follows a dominant season in the independent Pioneer League, where he set team records with 22 home runs and 91 RBIs. His promotion to Hartford reflects his rapid ascent through the Colorado Rockies organization, aided by his family's connection to the team, as his father Dan O'Dowd previously served as general manager.

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By the Numbers

•Jack O'Dowd hit.359/.451/.664 in 34 games for Spokane Indians.
•He recorded nine home runs and 38 RBIs during his time at High-A.
•O'Dowd hit.333/.449/.642 with 22 homers in independent ball earlier this season.
•His father, Dan O'Dowd, was general manager for the Colorado Rockies from 1999-2014.
•This promotion represents his rapid progress through the Rockies' minor league system.

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2:06 AMYahoo Sports — Jack O'Dowd turns independent league breakthrough into Colorado Rockies organization success | Spokane Indians Q&A

What they're saying

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Jun. 30—The only constant in minor league baseball is change. Just when a player becomes accustomed to a level — or plays well enough to become a fan favorite — the big league affiliate challenges him with a promotion to a higher level. It's just the nature of the business. Such was the case of the short stay in Spokane for catcher/first baseman Jack O'Dowd. After just 34 games at High-A, the ...
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