Sam Lowry

Born: 3/25/1920 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 12/1/1992 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-19 | Final Game: 1943-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Samuel Joseph Lowry

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Biography

Sam Lowry was a professional baseball player born in 1920, whose career spanned a brief period from 1942 to 1943. Primarily a position player, Lowry made his mark in the major leagues during a time when World War II had a significant impact on the sport, with many players serving in the military. Despite the challenges of the era, he managed to appear in six games during his career, showcasing his determination to compete at the highest level of the game. Throughout his time in the majors, Lowry recorded one hit in 7 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his limited opportunities, his presence on the field contributed to the fabric of baseball during a tumultuous time in American history. Lowry's career, while not statistically prolific, remains a testament to the spirit of perseverance that characterized many players of the era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	6	0	0	0	0	21.0	21	12	1	10	3	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.53 across their career seasons — 45.5% 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
1942	PHA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	3	2	1	0	6.00	—	0.0
1943	PHA	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	18.0	18	10	9	3	5.00	3.50 (-43%)	-468.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.143	0.143	0.143	0.286	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 43.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 55.9% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .348 across their career seasons — 59.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.672 across their career seasons — 57.5% 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
1942	PHA	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	PHA	AL	5	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	1	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1942	PHA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
1943	PHA	P	5	0	1	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6