Sean Lowe, baseball player, 1997-2003

Sean Lowe

Born: 3/29/1971 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-08-29 | Final Game: 2003-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Jonathan Sean Lowe

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Biography

Sean Lowe, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 2003. He made his Major League debut on August 29, 1997, and concluded his playing days on July 30, 2003. Throughout his career, Lowe showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 23 wins and 15 losses. With an earned run average (ERA) of 4.95, he demonstrated the ability to manage games despite the challenges faced by pitchers in an era characterized by offensive prowess. Lowe recorded a total of 288 strikeouts and accumulated 3 saves over his career, highlighting his capabilities as both a starter and a reliever. His contributions to his teams were vital during a time when pitching strategies were evolving, and he played a role in navigating the complexities of the game during the early 2000s. Although not a household name, his performance added depth to the pitching rosters he was part of, and he remains a respected figure in baseball history for his dedication and resilience on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 15 248 22 0 0 3 440.0 485 242 51 194 288 4.95 0

Career ERA 4.95 vs. league average 4.49 across their career seasons — 10.3% 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
1997 STL NL 0 2 6 4 0 0 0 17.3 27 18 10 8 9.35 4.39 (-113%) -
1998 STL NL 0 3 4 1 0 0 0 5.3 11 9 5 2 15.19 — -
1999 CHW AL 4 1 64 0 0 0 0 95.7 90 39 46 62 3.67 4.71 (+22%) -
2000 CHW AL 4 1 50 5 0 0 0 70.7 78 43 39 53 5.48 4.77 (-15%) -
2001 CHW AL 9 4 45 11 0 0 3 127.0 123 51 32 71 3.61 4.42 (+18%) -
2002 PIT NL 4 2 43 1 0 0 0 69.0 85 41 34 57 5.35 4.28 (-25%) -562.8
2002 COL NL 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 10.3 16 10 7 7 8.71 4.28 (-104%) -160.4
2003 KCR AL 1 1 28 0 0 0 0 44.7 55 31 21 28 6.25 4.40 (-42%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
248 22 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.136 0.136 0.136 0.273 0.0

Career AVG .136 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 48.8% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.273 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 64.2% 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
1997 STL NL 6 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1998 STL NL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 CHW AL 64 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 CHW AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 CHW AL 45 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
2002 PIT NL 43 13 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.077 — — — — 0.0
2002 COL NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2003 KCR AL 28 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
P 248 22 27 67 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 SLN P 6 4 1 3 2 0
1998 SLN P 4 1 1 1 0 0
1999 CHA P 64 0 5 14 0 1
2000 CHA P 50 5 3 8 1 0
2001 CHA P 45 11 8 21 0 0
2002 PIT P 43 1 5 14 0 1
2002 COL P 8 0 1 1 0 1
2003 KCA P 28 0 3 5 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 248

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 PIT NL $950,000
2001 CHA AL $300,000
2000 CHA AL $255,000
1999 CHA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $1,705,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1992
McLennan Community College Waco TX 1990, 1991