Mike Lowell, baseball player, 223 home runs, 1998-2010

Mike Lowell

Born: 2/24/1974 in San Juan, P.R.

MLB Debut: 1998-09-13 | Final Game: 2010-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Averett Lowell

Biography

Mike Lowell was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1998 to 2010. Born in 1974, Lowell made a lasting impact on the game with his consistent hitting and clutch performances. Over the course of 1,601 games, he accumulated 1,619 hits, 223 home runs, and 952 RBIs, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .279. He was known for his ability to perform under pressure, which was exemplified by his selection as the World Series MVP, showcasing his pivotal role in helping his team succeed on the biggest stage. Throughout his career, Lowell was selected as an All-Star four times, reflecting his status as one of the top players of his era. He was not only a reliable hitter but also contributed defensively, demonstrating versatility and a strong work ethic that endeared him to fans and teammates alike. Lowell's tenure in the league coincided with a high-scoring era in baseball, but he maintained a balanced approach at the plate, combining power and contact hitting. His contributions to the game extended beyond statistics, as he became a respected leader and mentor in the clubhouse, leaving a lasting legacy in the hearts of baseball enthusiasts.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1601 5813 771 1619 394 7 223 952 30 548 817 0.279 0.342 0.464 0.805 6909.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
34 115 17 29 8 0 4 21 13 15 0.252

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALDS2 BOS 3 10 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0.200
2008 ALDS1 BOS 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000
2007 WS BOS 4 15 6 6 3 0 1 4 3 1 0.400
2007 ALDS1 BOS 3 9 1 3 2 0 0 3 1 0 0.333
2007 ALCS BOS 7 27 3 9 2 0 1 8 2 3 0.333
2003 WS FLO 6 23 1 5 1 0 0 2 2 3 0.217
2003 NLDS1 FLO 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2003 NLCS FLO 7 20 5 4 0 0 2 3 3 4 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 43 38 310 24 2 35
2B 8 9 18 13 1 3
3B 1474 1442 1140 2688 101 302

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 43
Second Base 8
Third Base 1474
Designated Hitter 33

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2009 Player of the Week Week of 2009-04-25
2007 Player of the Week Week of 2007-08-25
2007 World Series MVP
2006 This Year in Baseball Defensive Player of the Year MLB.com GIBBY
2005 Gold Glove 3B
2003 Silver Slugger 3B
2002 Player of the Week Week of 2002-09-28
2000 Player of the Week Week of 2000-09-02

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2010 BOS AL $12,500,000
2009 BOS AL $12,500,000
2008 BOS AL $12,500,000
2007 BOS AL $9,000,000
2006 BOS AL $9,000,000
2005 FLO NL $7,500,000
2004 FLO NL $6,500,000
2003 FLO NL $3,700,000
2002 FLO NL $2,300,000
2001 FLO NL $500,000
2000 FLO NL $255,000
1999 FLO NL $201,000
Total Career Earnings $76,456,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida International University Miami FL 1993, 1994, 1995

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2007 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 126.0 392 0
2003 Most Valuable Player NL 11th 30.0 448 0