John Lowenstein
Born: 1/27/1947 in Wolf Point, MT, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-02 | Final Game: 1985-05-04
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Lee Lowenstein
Biography
John Lowenstein, born in 1947, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a prominent career in Major League Baseball from 1970 until his retirement in 1985. He played in a total of 1,368 games, showcasing his durability and commitment to the game. Over the course of his career, Lowenstein amassed 881 hits, including 116 home runs, and drove in 441 runs. His batting average stood at .253, a respectable figure that reflected his ability to contribute offensively during an era characterized by a mix of power-hitting and strategic play.
Known for his speed on the bases, Lowenstein recorded 128 stolen bases, highlighting his agility and awareness as a player. His career spanned a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the more traditional playing styles of the early 1970s and the power-driven game that began to dominate in the late 1980s. Lowenstein's contributions to the teams he played for, including the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers, have secured his legacy as a solid performer whose impact extended beyond mere statistics, influencing teammates and fans alike with his passion for the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1368 | 3476 | 510 | 881 | 137 | 18 | 116 | 441 | 128 | 446 | 596 | 0.253 | 0.337 | 0.403 | 0.741 | 4407.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 17 | 43 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0.256 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 58 | 140 | 15 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 28 | 0.186 | -358.2 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 68 | 151 | 16 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 20 | 43 | 0.212 | 137.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 98 | 305 | 42 | 89 | 16 | 1 | 6 | 40 | 5 | 23 | 41 | 0.292 | 306.9 |
| 1974 | CLE | AL | 140 | 508 | 65 | 123 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 48 | 36 | 53 | 85 | 0.242 | -730.6 |
| 1975 | CLE | AL | 91 | 265 | 37 | 64 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 33 | 15 | 28 | 28 | 0.242 | 91.1 |
| 1976 | CLE | AL | 93 | 229 | 33 | 47 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 11 | 25 | 35 | 0.205 | -651.9 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 81 | 149 | 24 | 36 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 29 | 0.242 | -27.8 |
| 1978 | TEX | AL | 77 | 176 | 28 | 39 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 37 | 29 | 0.222 | 334.4 |
| 1979 | BAL | AL | 97 | 197 | 33 | 50 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 34 | 16 | 30 | 37 | 0.254 | 550.0 |
| 1980 | BAL | AL | 104 | 196 | 38 | 61 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 32 | 29 | 0.311 | 664.2 |
| 1981 | BAL | AL | 83 | 189 | 19 | 47 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 7 | 22 | 32 | 0.249 | 136.8 |
| 1982 | BAL | AL | 122 | 322 | 69 | 103 | 15 | 2 | 24 | 66 | 7 | 54 | 59 | 0.320 | 2767.6 |
| 1983 | BAL | AL | 122 | 310 | 52 | 87 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 60 | 2 | 49 | 55 | 0.281 | 1259.9 |
| 1984 | BAL | AL | 105 | 270 | 34 | 64 | 13 | 0 | 8 | 28 | 1 | 33 | 54 | 0.237 | -71.5 |
| 1985 | BAL | AL | 12 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.077 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 38 | 6 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 0.263 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | ALCS | BAL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 1983 | WS | BAL | 4 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0.385 |
| 1979 | ALCS | BAL | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0.167 |
| 1979 | WS | BAL | 6 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0.231 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 28 | 21 | 202 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 2B | 71 | 53 | 145 | 164 | 3 | 41 |
| 3B | 72 | 62 | 60 | 138 | 12 | 9 |
| OF | 906 | 698 | 1391 | 55 | 23 | 10 |
| SS | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | 2B | 10 | 7 | 12 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
| 1970 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| 1970 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | CLE | OF | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | CLE | 2B | 29 | 25 | 81 | 59 | 2 | 17 |
| 1971 | CLE | SS | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | CLE | OF | 18 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1972 | CLE | OF | 58 | 36 | 77 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CLE | 2B | 25 | 21 | 49 | 64 | 1 | 19 |
| 1973 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 1973 | CLE | OF | 51 | 44 | 62 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 1974 | CLE | 1B | 12 | 10 | 88 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 1974 | CLE | 2B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CLE | 3B | 28 | 27 | 23 | 63 | 3 | 4 |
| 1974 | CLE | OF | 100 | 95 | 200 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1975 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1975 | CLE | OF | 36 | 31 | 56 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | CLE | 1B | 9 | 9 | 81 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 1976 | CLE | OF | 61 | 48 | 97 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 1977 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CLE | OF | 39 | 28 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | TEX | 3B | 25 | 21 | 22 | 41 | 5 | 2 |
| 1978 | TEX | OF | 16 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | BAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | BAL | 3B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | BAL | OF | 72 | 45 | 120 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1980 | BAL | OF | 91 | 52 | 128 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | BAL | OF | 73 | 54 | 100 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | BAL | OF | 111 | 94 | 202 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | BAL | OF | 107 | 98 | 155 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| 1984 | BAL | 1B | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 | BAL | OF | 67 | 54 | 94 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1985 | BAL | OF | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Second Base | 72 |
| Third Base | 73 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Left Field | 691 |
| Center Field | 48 |
| Right Field | 201 |
| Designated Hitter | 127 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Player of the Week | Week of 1982-05-14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Riverside | Riverside | CA | 1966, 1967, 1968 |