Richard John Fowler (March 30, 1921 – May 22, 1972) was a Canadian professional baseball player.

In his ten-season career, Fowler posted a 66–79 record with 11 shutouts, 75 complete games, 382 strikeouts, and a 4.11 ERA in 1,303 innings pitched, allowing 1,367 hits and 578 bases on balls.

During World War II, Fowler served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada regiment in the Canadian Army, whose members wear kilts as part of their ceremonial dress.

[1] Fowler threw a nine-inning, 1–0 no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns at Shibe Park on September 9, 1945, in his first start in three years and his first major league shutout.

[2] Dick Fowler died from kidney and liver ailments[1] at the age of 51 in Oneonta, New York, on May 22, 1972, and last worked as a hotel clerk.