Thomas Joseph Dowse (August 12, 1866 – December 14, 1946) was a catcher/outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 through 1892. Listed at 5' 11", 175 lb, Dowse batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Mohill, Ireland. In a three-season career, Dowse was a .197 hitter (116-for-590) with 46 RBI without home runs in 160 games played. Despite his modest numbers, he entered the record books by playing for four different teams in a single season, matching a very uncommon feat set by Harry Wheeler in 1884. Dowse died in Riverside, California, at the age of 80.