Jacksonville University

PRIOR TO JACKSONVILLE

At UConn (2026) – Did not appear in a game.

High School – Graduated from Brookfield High School in 2025...Named the 2025 GameTimeCT Baseball Player of the Year...Two-time all-state and All-South-West Conference selection...Helped Brookfield win its first CIAC Class L state championship in 2023...Ranked as New England’s No. 1 shortstop in the 2025 class by Prep Baseball Report...As a senior, went 8-0 with a 0.90 ERA and 74 strikeouts in 46.2 innings...Batted .437 with two home runs, 19 RBI, 36 runs scored and 13 stolen bases...Set school records for single-season strikeouts (107), career strikeouts (264) and career wins (25).

PERSONAL

Son of Andrew and Barbara McDowell...Has two siblings, Jake and Anna...Majoring in management with a minor in cybersecurity.