Mike Lowell
| AB | 5813 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .279 |
| OBP | .342 |
| SLG | .464 |
| HR | 223 |
- Full name Michael Averett Lowell
- Born 02/24/1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Florida International
- Debut 09/13/1998
- Drafted in the 20th round (562nd overall) by the New York Yankees in 1995.
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Background: Lowell has changed himself from a slow middle infielder to a powerful third baseman through extensive strength work and tremendous maturation as a hitter. After hitting nine home runs his first two seasons as a professional, he has slammed 56 the last two years. Strengths: The closest major league comparison to Lowell is probably Scott Brosius, 1998 vintage. Lowell, like Brosius, has the ability and experience to play all four infield positions. The Yankees also praise his professionalism and maturity on and off the field. Weaknesses: There appear to have been enough small, nagging concerns about Lowell's game--speed, on-base percentage, even power potential--to convince the Yankees to re-sign Brosius for three seasons. The Future: By most accounts, Lowell's name should be included in discussions of the current crop of outstanding young third basemen. It is evident, though, that his future will not be in New York unless unforeseen circumstances develop.
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- Rated Best Defensive 3B in the American League in 2008
