Mark Lowe
Born: 6/7/1983 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-07-07 | Final Game: 2016-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Mark Christopher Lowe
Biography
Mark Lowe was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2016. Born in 1983, Lowe's career spanned a decade during which he showcased his talents with several teams, including the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and Detroit Tigers. Known for his powerful right arm, he developed a reputation as a reliable reliever, contributing to his teams with a mix of strikeouts and situational pitching.
Throughout his career, Lowe compiled a record of 10-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.22, striking out a total of 352 batters. He also recorded 6 saves, demonstrating his capability to close out games when called upon. While not considered a dominant closer, Lowe's ability to handle high-pressure situations and provide solid innings out of the bullpen made him a valuable asset during an era marked by intense competition and evolving pitching strategies in the game. After retiring in 2016, he left behind a legacy as a tenacious competitor who contributed to the teams he played for during a dynamic period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 27 | 382 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 385.7 | 386 | 181 | 47 | 163 | 352 | 4.22 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 1.93 | 495.9 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 1 | 5 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 63.7 | 78 | 38 | 34 | 55 | 5.37 | -155.1 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 2 | 7 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 80.0 | 71 | 29 | 29 | 69 | 3.26 | 1473.2 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3.48 | -91.7 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12.00 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 2 | 3 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.0 | 46 | 19 | 19 | 42 | 3.80 | -245.6 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.3 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 3.43 | -297.8 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9.26 | -562.9 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3.86 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 0 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 31 | 4 | 11 | 47 | 1.00 | 1884.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 3.79 | 43.4 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 1 | 3 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 57 | 39 | 21 | 49 | 7.11 | -1831.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 382 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SEA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | 57 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | TEX | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TOR | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | DET | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2011 | WS | TEX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2010 | WS | TEX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 13.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | ALCS | TOR | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5.40 |
| 2015 | ALDS2 | TOR | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 2011 | WS | TEX | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18.00 |
| 2010 | WS | TEX | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 67.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 382 | 0 | 14 | 28 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | SEA | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | SEA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SEA | P | 57 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | SEA | P | 75 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | SEA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | TEX | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | TEX | P | 52 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | TEX | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | LAA | P | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | SEA | P | 34 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TOR | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | DET | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 382 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | $5,500,000 |
| 2012 | TEX | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 2011 | TEX | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2010 | SEA | AL | $1,150,000 |
| 2009 | SEA | AL | $418,000 |
| 2008 | SEA | AL | $390,000 |
| 2007 | SEA | AL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,738,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | TX | 2002, 2004 |