Kid Lowe

Born: 7/27/1900 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 11/19/1988 in Memphis, TN, USA

Throws: R | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: William McKinley Lowe

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Biography

Kid Lowe is an active professional baseball player born in 1900, who has made a notable impact in the world of baseball as a position player. With a career spanning 271 games, he has accumulated 251 hits, showcasing his consistent ability to connect with the ball. His batting average stands at an impressive .293, reflecting his skill at the plate during an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies and competitive play. Lowe is recognized not only for his hitting prowess but also for his contributions on the base paths, as evidenced by his 16 stolen bases and 94 RBIs. While he has hit 3 home runs in his career, his overall offensive contributions highlight his versatility and ability to produce runs in various situations. As he continues to play, Kid Lowe remains a significant figure, embodying the spirit of the game and the relentless pursuit of excellence that defines professional baseball today.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
271 857 103 251 27 11 3 94 16 62 0 0.293 0.349 0.361 0.710 -574.8

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .361 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1921 ABC NNL 7 18 0 4 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1922 DS NNL 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1924 DS NNL 47 169 23 49 4 3 1 19 2 16 0 0.290 .283 (+2%) .345 (+5%) .389 (-6%) .734 (-1%) 12.6
1925 MRS NNL 50 173 22 44 4 2 0 20 5 12 0 0.254 .288 (-12%) .349 (-13%) .407 (-26%) .756 (-20%) -633.3
1927 MRS NNL 42 120 12 33 2 2 1 10 3 8 0 0.275 .282 (-3%) .344 (-4%) .392 (-11%) .736 (-8%) -152.8
1928 MRS NNL 49 117 24 45 6 2 0 15 3 10 0 0.385 .280 (+37%) .342 (+28%) .395 (+19%) .737 (+23%) 508.4
1929 MRS NNL 54 196 17 56 6 2 1 20 3 10 0 0.286 .289 (-1%) .353 (-6%) .415 (-15%) .769 (-11%) -382.2
1930 MRS NNL 16 48 4 17 3 0 0 7 0 4 0 0.354 — — — — 72.5
1930 NEG NNL 5 13 1 3 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0.231 — — — — 72.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2B 18 18 47 63 7 6
3B 161 139 138 279 37 19
C 9 6 27 4 2 0
OF 67 9 14 1 1 0
SS 2 1 3 2 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 ABC 3B 5 3 1 2 1 0
1921 ABC OF 2 1 1 0 0 0
1921 ABC SS 1 1 3 2 0 1
1922 DS 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
1924 DS 3B 47 47 48 119 11 6
1925 MRS 3B 5 0 0 0 0 0
1925 MRS OF 47 0 0 0 0 0
1927 MRS 2B 18 18 47 63 7 6
1927 MRS 3B 18 10 23 21 7 2
1927 MRS OF 4 2 4 0 0 0
1928 MRS 3B 25 20 20 35 3 3
1928 MRS C 2 1 0 1 0 0
1928 MRS OF 8 1 4 1 0 0
1928 MRS SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1929 MRS 3B 52 52 41 85 11 8
1929 MRS OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1930 MRS 1B 1 0 2 0 0 0
1930 MRS 3B 4 2 3 9 4 0
1930 MRS C 7 5 27 3 2 0
1930 MRS OF 5 5 5 0 1 0
1930 NEG 3B 4 4 1 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 9
First Base 1
Second Base 18
Third Base 161
Shortstop 2
Left Field 44
Center Field 2
Right Field 21