Adam Loewen, baseball player, 2006-2016

Adam Loewen

Born: 4/9/1984 in Surrey, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2006-05-23 | Final Game: 2016-08-14

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Adam Alexander Loewen

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Biography

Adam Loewen, born in 1984, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 until 2016. Known for his versatility on the mound, Loewen played a significant role in the evolution of pitching during his time in Major League Baseball. He made his debut with the Baltimore Orioles on August 1, 2006, showcasing a blend of power and finesse that made him a promising talent. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 10-8 with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.85, striking out 159 batters in his appearances. Loewen's career was marked by challenges, including injuries that impacted his ability to maintain a consistent presence in the starting rotation. After transitioning from a starting pitcher to a reliever later in his career, he continued to demonstrate resilience and adaptability, ultimately finishing his time in the league on August 14, 2016. Although he did not record any saves, Loewen's contributions to his teams were significant, reflecting the evolving role of pitchers in the modern game. His journey through the highs and lows of professional baseball serves as a testament to the determination required to navigate the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 8 63 29 0 0 0 189.3 190 123 18 129 159 5.85 0

Career ERA 5.85 vs. league average 4.29 across their career seasons — 36.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2006 BAL AL 6 6 22 19 0 0 0 112.3 111 67 62 98 5.37 4.53 (-19%) 947.1
2007 BAL AL 2 0 6 6 0 0 0 30.3 27 12 26 22 3.56 4.47 (+20%) -467.5
2008 BAL AL 0 2 7 4 0 0 0 21.3 25 19 18 14 8.02 4.32 (-85%) -1646.6
2015 PHI NL 1 0 20 0 0 0 0 19.3 20 15 17 22 6.98 3.96 (-76%) -978.7
2016 AZ NL 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 6.0 7 10 6 3 15.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
77 37 4 7 1 0 1 4 0 3 13 0.189 0.286 0.297 0.583 0.0

Career AVG .189 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .415 across their career seasons — 28.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

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
2006 BAL AL 22 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2007 BAL AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2008 BAL AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TOR AL 14 32 4 6 1 0 1 4 0 3 13 0.188 — — — — 0.0
2015 PHI NL 20 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2016 AZ NL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 7 19 0 3 0
P 63 29 6 26 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 BAL P 22 19 2 13 0 0
2007 BAL P 6 6 3 5 0 0
2008 BAL P 7 4 0 4 0 0
2011 TOR OF 8 7 19 0 3 0
2015 PHI P 20 0 1 4 1 0
2016 ARI P 8 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 63
Left Field 1
Center Field 3
Right Field 4
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 BAL AL $816,000
2007 BAL AL $967,000
Total Career Earnings $1,783,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Chipola College Marianna FL 2003