BA GRADE
45
Risk: Medium
Born: July 6, 1994. B-T: L-R. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 175. Drafted: Maryland, 2015 (3rd round). Signed by: Lou Wieben.
Lowe blossomed in 2017 when he was named the Florida State League most valuable player and the Rays’ minor league player of the year. He led the FSL with a .524 slugging percentage and tied for first with 34 doubles despite spending the last month of the season in Double-A. He also established high Class A Charlotte’s single-season franchise record for slugging and OPS.
An effective offensive player throughout his college career at Maryland due to his pitch recognition, disciplined approach and ability to work the count, Lowe increased his power in 2017 after shifting his hands away from his body during his setup. He has above-average bat speed with solid power and attacks pitches in the strike zone with his short, quick compact swing. An average runner who runs the bases intelligently, Lowe has cleaned up his pivot in turning double plays on defense, but needs to upgrade his footwork in order to improve his range. His arm strength is fringe-average, but shouldn’t be a problem at the keystone.
With second base becoming more of an offensive position, Lowe fits the mold well. He’ll likely open 2018 back at Montgomery, with an in-season promotion to Triple-A Durham a possibility.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2015 |
Did not play—Injured |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016 |
Bowling Green (MWL) |
LoA |
.248 |
107 |
379 |
67 |
94 |
2017 |
Charlotte, FL (FSL) |
HiA |
.311 |
90 |
315 |
62 |
98 |
|
Montgomery (SL) |
AA |
.253 |
24 |
95 |
8 |
24 |
Minor League Totals |
.274 |
221 |
789 |
137 |
216 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2015 |
Did not play—Injured |
|
|
|
|
|
2016 |
Bowling Green (MWL) |
15 |
3 |
5 |
42 |
60 |
2017 |
Charlotte, FL (FSL) |
34 |
3 |
9 |
46 |
47 |
|
Montgomery (SL) |
5 |
1 |
2 |
12 |
2 |
Minor League Totals |
54 |
7 |
16 |
100 |
109 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2015 |
Did not play—Injured |
|
|
|
|
|
2016 |
Bowling Green (MWL) |
77 |
6 |
3 |
.357 |
.343 |
2017 |
Charlotte, FL (FSL) |
65 |
6 |
3 |
.403 |
.524 |
|
Montgomery (SL) |
26 |
1 |
1 |
.270 |
.389 |
Minor League Totals |
168 |
13 |
7 |
.366 |
.421 |
|