Dick Lowe

Born: 1/28/1854 in Evansville, WI, USA

Died: 6/28/1922 in Janesville, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-26 | Final Game: 1884-06-26

Full name: Richard Alvern Lowe

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Biography

Dick Lowe was a professional baseball player born in 1854, who had a brief but notable career in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, making his mark in a single game on June 26, 1884. In that lone appearance, Lowe recorded 1 hit in 3 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .333. Although his career was short, his participation in the game during its formative years contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. Lowe's playing career coincided with a time when Major League Baseball was establishing its identity and fan base. The 1880s were characterized by a transition from the early, rough-and-tumble style of play to a more organized and strategic approach. Despite his limited statistics—he finished with no home runs, no RBIs, and no stolen bases—Lowe’s single game in the major leagues marked him as part of the early efforts to professionalize baseball, paving the way for future generations of players. His experience serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to the sport, even if their careers did not unfold on a grand scale.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	0.333	0.333	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +37.0% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +19.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +10.0% above 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
1884	DTN	NL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1	0	0	1	7	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	DTN	C	1	0	0	1	7	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1