Noah Lowry
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2007)
Noah Lowry was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007 for the San Francisco Giants, a span of 5 seasons. Across 106 career appearances, he went 40-31 with a 4.03 ERA and 420 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 256.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-09-05
- Last Game
- 2007-08-29
Full name: Noah Ryan Lowry
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SFN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 6 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 92.0 | 91 | 39 | 28 | 72 | 3.82 | 4.46 (+15%) | 1533.9 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 13 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 204.2 | 193 | 86 | 76 | 172 | 3.78 | 4.29 (+12%) | 2139.3 |
| 2006 | SFN | NL | 7 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 159.1 | 166 | 84 | 56 | 84 | 4.74 | 4.53 (-5%) | -1777.6 |
| 2007 | SFN | NL | 14 | 8 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 156.0 | 155 | 68 | 87 | 87 | 3.92 | 4.47 (+12%) | -1639.4 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 40 | 31 | 106 | 100 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 618.1 | 606 | 277 | 249 | 420 | 4.03 | — | 256 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116 | 197 | 14 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 48 | .178 | .205 | .259 | .464 | -722 |
Career AVG .178 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.
Career OBP .205 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 39.0% below league average.
Career OPS .464 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SFN | NL | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SFN | NL | 16 | 33 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | 34 | 59 | 6 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .271 | .264 (+3%) | .330 (-9%) | .418 (-11%) | .749 (-10%) | -113.4 |
| 2006 | SFN | NL | 29 | 46 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | SFN | NL | 33 | 57 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .088 | .268 (-67%) | .335 (-69%) | .422 (-58%) | .758 (-63%) | -608.1 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 116 | 197 | 14 | 35 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 48 | .178 | — | — | — | — | -722 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (222 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 66 | 106 | 8 | 19 | 1 | 8 | .179 |
| Away | 50 | 91 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 6 | .176 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 355.0 | 330 | 135 | 120 | 247 | 3.42 |
| Away | 47 | 263.1 | 276 | 142 | 129 | 173 | 4.85 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-29 | SFG | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-26 | SFG | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-24 | SFG | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-08-19 | SFG | MIA | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-13 | SFG | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007-08-11 | SFG | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-10 | SFG | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-05 | SFG | SDP | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-31 | SFG | LAD | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-25 | SFG | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-29 | SFG | COL | L | 3.0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 2007-08-24 | SFG | MIL | W | 5.0 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007-08-19 | SFG | MIA | — | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007-08-13 | SFG | PIT | W | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007-08-05 | SFG | SDP | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-07-31 | SFG | LAD | W | 5.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007-07-25 | SFG | ATL | W | 8.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007-07-20 | SFG | MIL | W | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007-07-15 | SFG | LAD | L | 5.2 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007-07-06 | SFG | STL | W | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 106 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Player of the Week | Week of 2006-08-26 |
| 2005 | Pitcher of the Month | August |
| 2004 | Player of the Week | Week of 2004-08-07 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | SFN | NL | $4,750,000 |
| 2008 | SFN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2007 | SFN | NL | $1,365,000 |
| 2006 | SFN | NL | $385,000 |
| 2005 | SFN | NL | $322,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $9,322,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventura College | Ventura | CA | 1999 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 2000, 2001 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Noah Lowry: the record in brief
September 5, 2003 and August 29, 2007 bracket Noah Lowry's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the San Francisco Giants from 2003 to 2007. Lowry played primarily as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 10, 1980, in Ventura, CA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 2 inches and 190 pounds. Noah Lowry was the playing name; the full given name is Noah Ryan.
Across 106 games (100 starts), Lowry recorded 40 wins against 31 losses with a 4.03 ERA. Also on Lowry's record: 420 strikeouts. That 4.03 ERA compares with a 4.43 league average across the same seasons, 9.0% better. No season topped the 14 wins of 2007. Lowry struck out 172 batters in 2005, a career high. In 2005, one of the busiest seasons, Lowry posted a 3.78 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.29.
Frequently Asked Questions about Noah Lowry
- What years did Noah Lowry play?
- Noah Lowry played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2007.
- Was Noah Lowry a pitcher?
- Yes. Noah Lowry pitched in the major leagues, recording 40 wins and 420 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Noah Lowry hit?
- Noah Lowry hit 2 career home runs with 35 hits.
- What was Noah Lowry's career batting average?
- Noah Lowry batted .178 over his career, with 35 hits in 197 at bats.
- How many RBI did Noah Lowry have?
- Noah Lowry drove in 14 runs in his career.
- What was Noah Lowry's career ERA?
- Noah Lowry finished with a 4.03 career ERA, going 40-31 with 420 strikeouts.