Lowell Palmer

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1969-1974)

Lowell Palmer was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974 for 4 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. Across 106 career appearances, he went 5-18 with a 5.29 ERA and 239 strikeouts.

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

W–L 5–18
ERA 5.29
WHIP 1.59
SO 239
Pitcher PIV -9538.5
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
6'1" / 190 lb
Born
8/18/1947 in Sacramento, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1969-06-21
Last Game
1974-09-16

Full name: Lowell Raymond Palmer

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Career Pitching Statistics

Lowell Palmer — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 18 106 25 2 1 0 316.2 302 186 41 202 239 5.29 -9538.5

Career ERA 5.29 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 47.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Lowell Palmer — Season-by-Season Pitching
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1969 PHI NL 2 8 26 9 1 1 0 90.0 91 52 47 68 5.20 3.61 (-44%) -1990.4
1970 PHI NL 1 2 38 5 0 0 0 102.0 98 62 55 85 5.47 3.89 (-41%) -1944.0
1971 PHI NL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 15.0 13 10 13 6 6.00 3.47 (-73%) -1568.4
1972 SLN NL 0 3 16 2 0 0 0 34.2 30 15 26 25 3.89 3.26 (-19%) -675.4
1972 CLE AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 1 2 3 4.50 — 0.0
1974 SDN NL 2 5 22 8 1 0 0 73.0 68 46 59 52 5.67 3.63 (-56%) -3360.4
Career · 6 seasons 5 18 106 25 2 1 0 316.2 302 186 202 239 5.29 — -9,539

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

Lowell Palmer — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
108 82 9 10 3 1 1 5 0 3 45 .122 .153 .220 .372 0

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 52.1% below league average.

Career SLG .220 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS .372 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Lowell Palmer — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1969 PHI NL 26 22 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 1 10 .136 — — — — 0.0
1970 PHI NL 38 27 4 4 3 0 0 4 0 2 15 .148 — — — — 0.0
1971 PHI NL 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 .200 — — — — 0.0
1972 SLN NL 17 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 .000 — — — — 0.0
1972 CLE AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 SDN NL 23 23 2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 15 .087 — — — — 0.0
Career · 6 seasons 108 82 9 10 3 1 1 5 0 3 45 .122 — — — — 0

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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Lowell Palmer — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home52415512.122
Away56414503.122

Pitching — Home / Away

Lowell Palmer — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home50158.016094981235.35
Away56158.2142921041165.22

Last 10 Games — Batting

Lowell Palmer — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1974-09-16 SDPCINL 000000000
1974-09-09 SDPCINL 000000000
1974-09-02 SDPATLL 000000000
1974-08-30 SDPCHCL 100000001
1974-08-25 SDPPITL 000000000
1974-08-21 SDPWSNL 100000001
1974-08-18 SDPCHCL 000000000
1974-08-17 SDPCHCW 000000000
1974-08-13 SDPSTLW 400000003
1974-08-05 SDPATLL 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Lowell Palmer — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1974-09-16 SDPCIN — 2.0311120
1974-09-09 SDPCIN — 2.0211110
1974-09-02 SDPATL — 3.0222231
1974-08-30 SDPCHC — 4.0133830
1974-08-25 SDPPIT L 0.0122100
1974-08-21 SDPWSN — 4.2400120
1974-08-18 SDPCHC — 0.1022200
1974-08-17 SDPCHC — 0.1000010
1974-08-13 SDPSTL W 8.1611351
1974-08-05 SDPATL — 0.2120200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Lowell Palmer — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 106 25 17 37 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Lowell Palmer — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 PHI P 26 9 4 13 0 1
1970 PHI P 38 5 7 10 0 1
1971 PHI P 3 1 2 1 0 0
1972 SLN P 16 2 3 4 0 0
1972 CLE P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1974 SDN P 22 8 1 9 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Lowell Palmer — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 106

Lowell Palmer: the record in brief

Lowell Palmer's major league career runs from a debut on June 21, 1969 to a final game on September 16, 1974. By club, Palmer's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1969 to 1971), the St. Louis Cardinals (1972), the Cleveland Indians (1972), and the San Diego Padres (1974). Listed as a pitcher, Palmer both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 190 pounds. The birth record reads August 18, 1947, in Sacramento, CA, USA. The given name on file is Lowell Raymond Palmer.

Across 106 games (25 starts), Palmer recorded 5 wins against 18 losses with a 5.29 ERA. Also on Palmer's record: 239 strikeouts. The league ERA over Palmer's seasons was 3.57, so the 5.29 figure ran 47.9% worse than average. The strikeout high was 85 in 1970. 1969 was Palmer's sharpest full season, a 5.20 ERA against the league's 3.61.

Every defensive appearance on record for Palmer, 106 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 17 putouts and 37 assists against 1 errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lowell Palmer

What years did Lowell Palmer play?
Lowell Palmer played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974.
Was Lowell Palmer a pitcher?
Yes. Lowell Palmer pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 239 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Lowell Palmer hit?
Lowell Palmer hit 1 career home run with 10 hits.
What teams did Lowell Palmer play for?
Lowell Palmer played for 4 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1969–1971), the St. Louis Cardinals (1972), the Cleveland Indians (1972), and the San Diego Padres (1974).
What were Lowell Palmer's career stats?
In 106 games, Lowell Palmer went 5-18 with a 5.29 ERA, 239 strikeouts, and 316.2 innings pitched.
What position did Lowell Palmer play?
Lowell Palmer played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Lowell Palmer and how much did he weigh?
Lowell Palmer was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 190 pounds.
What was Lowell Palmer's career ERA?
Lowell Palmer finished with a 5.29 career ERA, going 5-18 with 239 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Lowell Palmer have?
Lowell Palmer recorded 239 career strikeouts.
Is Lowell Palmer in the Hall of Fame?
No. Lowell Palmer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.