Jed Lowrie, baseball player, 121 home runs, 2008-2022

Jed Lowrie

Born: 4/17/1984 in Salem, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-04-15 | Final Game: 2022-08-07

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jed Carlson Lowrie

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Biography

Jed Lowrie was a professional baseball player born in 1984, who enjoyed a productive career from 2008 to 2022. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, he played in 1,307 games, amassing 1,185 hits, 121 home runs, and 594 runs batted in, while maintaining a career batting average of .257. Known for his versatility, Lowrie played primarily as an infielder and was recognized for his ability to contribute both offensively and defensively. He achieved an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status among the top players in the league. Lowrie's playing style was characterized by a keen batting eye and solid fundamentals, allowing him to be a reliable contributor for various teams, including the Boston Red Sox, Houston Astros, and Oakland Athletics. His career unfolded during an era marked by significant offensive output in baseball, and he navigated the complexities of the game with a disciplined approach. With a total of eight stolen bases, he showcased a surprising level of speed for an infielder, complementing his power and hitting skills. As he retired in 2022, Lowrie left behind a legacy as a steady presence in the infield and a respected veteran in the clubhouse.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1307 4615 590 1185 292 17 121 594 8 503 895 0.257 0.330 0.406 0.736 1816.7

Career AVG .257 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — near 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
2008 BOS AL 81 260 34 67 25 3 2 46 1 35 68 0.258 .263 (-2%) .333 (+2%) .416 (-4%) .749 (-1%) -125.0
2009 BOS AL 32 68 5 10 2 0 2 11 0 6 20 0.147 .262 (-44%) .332 (-37%) .417 (-37%) .750 (-37%) -468.3
2010 BOS AL 55 171 31 49 14 0 9 24 1 25 25 0.287 .257 (+11%) .325 (+17%) .402 (+31%) .728 (+25%) 779.7
2011 BOS AL 88 309 40 78 14 4 6 36 1 23 60 0.252 .255 (-1%) .320 (-5%) .399 (-4%) .719 (-5%) -355.0
2012 HOU NL 97 340 43 83 18 0 16 42 2 43 65 0.244 .254 (-4%) .318 (+4%) .405 (+8%) .724 (+6%) 439.7
2013 OAK AL 154 603 80 175 45 2 15 75 1 50 91 0.290 .253 (+14%) .317 (+8%) .396 (+13%) .714 (+11%) 1258.3
2014 OAK AL 136 502 59 125 29 3 6 50 0 51 79 0.249 .251 (-1%) .313 (+2%) .386 (-8%) .700 (-4%) -283.1
2015 HOU AL 69 230 35 51 14 0 9 30 1 28 43 0.222 .254 (-13%) .316 (-2%) .404 (-1%) .721 (-1%) -33.0
2016 OAK AL 87 338 30 89 12 1 2 27 0 26 65 0.263 .255 (+3%) .321 (-2%) .417 (-23%) .738 (-14%) -839.1
2017 OAK AL 153 567 86 157 49 3 14 69 0 73 100 0.277 .254 (+9%) .324 (+11%) .425 (+5%) .750 (+8%) 1006.9
2018 OAK AL 157 596 78 159 37 1 23 99 0 78 128 0.267 .247 (+8%) .318 (+11%) .409 (+9%) .727 (+10%) 1382.4
2019 NYN NL 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2021 OAK AL 139 457 55 112 28 0 14 69 0 49 108 0.245 .243 (+1%) .317 (avg) .410 (-3%) .727 (-2%) -138.9
2022 OAK AL 50 167 14 30 5 0 3 16 1 15 39 0.180 .242 (-26%) .311 (-22%) .394 (-33%) .706 (-28%) -807.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
23 64 7 9 2 0 1 5 7 17 0.141

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2018 ALWC OAK 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2015 ALDS1 HOU 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2015 ALWC HOU 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2014 ALWC OAK 1 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2013 ALDS2 OAK 5 20 2 3 1 0 1 3 2 7 0.150
2009 ALDS2 BOS 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2008 ALCS BOS 6 18 2 2 1 0 0 1 4 4 0.111
2008 ALDS1 BOS 3 11 2 4 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.364

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 3 50 3 1 3
2B 485 465 696 1167 23 275
3B 146 111 82 211 10 15
SS 508 481 561 1267 49 257

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 BOS 2B 3 2 2 4 0 0
2008 BOS 3B 45 22 16 59 2 8
2008 BOS SS 49 45 46 109 0 21
2009 BOS 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2009 BOS 3B 4 1 1 4 0 0
2009 BOS SS 26 18 22 52 1 16
2010 BOS 1B 7 0 10 2 1 2
2010 BOS 2B 28 24 44 77 3 14
2010 BOS 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2010 BOS SS 23 21 26 46 1 17
2011 BOS 1B 4 0 12 0 0 0
2011 BOS 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0
2011 BOS 3B 33 29 28 64 5 5
2011 BOS SS 49 47 59 112 10 22
2012 HOU SS 93 90 102 284 8 48
2013 OAK 2B 24 23 33 36 2 10
2013 OAK SS 119 115 139 266 16 56
2014 OAK SS 130 129 146 344 13 71
2015 HOU 3B 47 45 25 60 3 1
2015 HOU SS 17 16 21 53 0 6
2016 OAK 2B 82 80 141 235 6 60
2016 OAK SS 2 0 0 1 0 0
2017 OAK 2B 136 132 199 344 5 98
2017 OAK 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
2018 OAK 2B 136 133 194 336 4 73
2018 OAK 3B 14 14 10 22 0 1
2021 OAK 2B 71 69 80 125 3 18
2021 OAK 3B 1 0 2 0 0 0
2022 OAK 1B 3 3 28 1 0 1
2022 OAK 2B 2 2 3 8 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Second Base 485
Third Base 146
Shortstop 508
Designated Hitter 146

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 OAK AL $7,500,000
2015 HOU AL $8,000,000
2014 OAK AL $5,250,000
2013 OAK AL $2,400,000
2012 HOU NL $1,150,000
2011 BOS AL $450,000
2010 BOS AL $434,000
2009 BOS AL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $25,598,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Stanford University Palo Alto CA 2003, 2004, 2005

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2018 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 3.0 420 0