Mike Lowell Biography

Mike Lowell (born Michael Averett Lowell) is an eminent American former MLB (Major League Baseball) third baseman. In his 13-year playing career, he played for the New York Yankees (1998), Florida Marlins (1999–2005), and the Boston Red Sox (2006–2010). With the Red Sox, he was named MVP of the 2007 World Series. On May 6, 2008, his autobiography, Deep Drive: A Long Journey to Finding the Champion Within was published.

Mike Lowell Education

He received his education at Epiphany Catholic School. He then attended Christopher Columbus High School. As a sophomore in high school, he was selected to the varsity baseball team but did not get playing time. For his junior year, he was transferred to Coral Gables Senior High School where he graduated in 1992, had a 4.0 GPA, and was a star player on the baseball team. After graduating from high school, he attended Florida International University where he graduated in 1997 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance. There, he played college baseball for the FIU Panthers baseball team.

Mike Lowell Career

Mike Lowell Florida International University

At the university, he played in the Valley Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia for the Waynesboro Generals in 1993. In the summer of 1994, he played for the Chatham A’s in the Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL). For Chatham, he was a league all-star and in 2011 he was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame. A three-time All-Conference player with the Panthers, his no. 15 uniform was retired.

Mike Lowell Major League Baseball

Mike Lowell New York Yankees

He was drafted in the 20th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft by the New York Yankees. He made his MLB debut with the Yankees in the 1998 season. Although he debuted late in the season and did not play in the 1998 season, he still received his first career World Series ring as the Yankees won the 1998 World Series against the San Diego Padres.

Mike Lowell Florida Marlins

On February 1, 1999, he was traded to the Florida Marlins for Mark Johnson and Ed Yarnall. However, he discovered that he had testicular cancer while waiting for spring training and thus he underwent surgery on February 21, returning to the lineup on May 29. He finished the season with a .253 batting average, 12 home runs, and 47 RBI. During his time in Florida, he had successful years and went on to establish himself as one of the elite third basemen in the league. In 2001, he finished with 18 home runs and 100 RBI.

In 2003, he was in place to have a great season, but he suffered a broken hand in late August when he was hit by a pitch by the Montreal Expos’ Hector Almonte. This forced him to miss 32 games but managed to finish the season with 32 home runs and 105 RBI. As a result, he was replaced by Miguel Cabrera. On November 21, 2005, he was traded to Boston, in which the Red Sox received Josh Beckett and Guillermo Mota in exchange for Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez, Jesus Delgado, and Harvey Garcia.

Mike Lowell Boston Red Sox

As a member of the 2006 Red Sox, he fared better than expected for a time leading the league in doubles and providing solid defense at third base. He finished with 20 home runs and 80 RBI and he was tied with Eric Chavez for the best fielding percentage at his position. The 2007 season turned out to be his best in which he set career bests in hits, RBI batting average, and OPS, and played a key role in helping the Red Sox win their second World Series in four years. His performance in that season helped him earn a spot on the 2007 American League All-Star Team as a reserve player voted in on their player’s ballot.

During the 2007 World Series, he hit .400 with one home run, 4 RBI, six runs scored, and a stolen base in the four-game sweep against the Colorado Rockies. Between the 2008 and 2009 seasons, he had trouble with a torn hip labrum that required surgery. Due to this reason, he spent several stints on the disabled list. Also, the injury caused him to miss most of the 2008 playoffs. Moreover, it prevented him from representing Puerto Rico in the 2009 World Baseball Classic.

2010

Following the 2009 season, the Red Sox and Texas Rangers agreed to a deal that would send Lowell to Texas for catcher Max Ramirez. However, the deal was called off by the Rangers when they discovered that Lowell required surgery on his right thumb. Lowell announced on April 10, 2010, that he would most likely retire after the 2010 season. In the 2010 season, he played as a backup infielder at first and third base and as a pinch hitter.

After coming from nearly two months on the disabled list on August 3, he stepped into the batter’s box to a standing ovation at Fenway Park and hit a two-run home run on the first pitch. He had his eighth career three-double game on May 3, 2010, setting an all-time record for the most by a player in a career. The Boston Red Sox on October 2, 2010, honored Mike with an on-field ceremony as he would go on to retire after the 2010 Major League Baseball season was complete.

Mike Lowell Post Career

He works as an analyst on the MLB Network, appearing on MLB Tonight. He then appeared on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 election and earned no votes.

Mike Lowell Age

Mike was born on February 24, 1974, therefore he is 49 years old as of August 2023. He thus celebrates his birthday on February 24th of every year.

Mike Lowell Height

He stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches (1.93m) tall.

Mike Lowell Family

Lowell was born in Puerto Rico to Carl (Father) and Beatriz Lowell (Mother). His parents are of Irish and Spanish ancestry and were born in Cuba. He has a sister named, Cecilia.

Mike Lowell Wife

Mike is married to the love of his life, Bertica Lowell. They met in high school where his wife was a member of the school’s nationally recognized Gablettes dance team. But it is not known when they got married. He and his wife are blessed with two kids, a daughter named Alexis Ileana Lowell and a son named Anthony Lowell.

Mike Lowell’s Net Worth

Lowell has a net worth of $35 million which he has earned through being an Analyst and a former former MLB third baseman.

Mike Lowell Salary

He earns an annual salary of $12.5 million.