John Lowenstein, baseball player, 116 home runs, 1970-1985

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

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

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