Nathaniel Lowe

Nathaniel Lowe
Lowe at the 2018 All-Star Futures Game
Tampa Bay Rays
First baseman
Born: (1995-07-07) July 7, 1995
Norfolk, Virginia
Bats: Left Throws: Right

David Nathaniel Lowe (born July 7, 1995) is an American professional baseball first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Career

Lowe attended Pope High School in Marietta, Georgia. He enrolled at Mercer University and played college baseball for the Mercer Bears in 2014. He transferred to St. Johns River State College for the 2015 season, and transferred to Mississippi State University to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs for 2016.[1] That year, he was named a Second Team All-American by Louisville Slugger.[2]

The Rays selected him in the 13th round, with the 390th overall selection, of the 2016 MLB draft.[1] He played for the Bowling Green Hot Rods of the Class A Midwest League in 2017.[3] He began the 2018 season with the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[4] He received a midseason promotion to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Class AA Southern League, and was named to represent the Rays in the 2018 All-Star Futures Game.[5] The Rays promoted Lowe again, to the Durham Bulls of the Class AAA International League, in August.[6] Lowe was named to the 2018 MLB Pipeline team of the year after hitting .330/.416/.568 with 27 home runs and 102 runs batted in.[7]

Personal life

His brother, Josh Lowe, also plays in the Rays organization.[8] They were teammates with Bowling Green and Charlotte.[3][4] His father, David, was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 1986 MLB Draft,[9] but instead enlisted in the U.S. Navy.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 Chastain, Bill (May 24, 2018). "Rays get Nathaniel Lowe in 13th round of Draft". MLB.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  2. ↑ June 2, 2016 (June 2, 2016). "MSU's Hudson, Lowe named Louisville All-Americans". Clarionledger.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Lowe brothers relishing chance to play together | Hot Rods". bgdailynews.com. April 21, 2017. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Lowe brothers making waves in Charlotte". MiLB.com. May 30, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ Kennedy, Jahmal. "Biscuits slugger selected to All-Star Futures Game - WSFA.com Montgomery Alabama news". Wsfa.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ https://www.milb.com/milb/news/tampa-bay-rays-nathaniel-lowe-shines-in-triple-a-debut/c-289542178
  7. ↑ "2018 Pipeline's Prospect Team of the Year". MLB.com. Retrieved 2018-09-07.
  8. ↑ James, Pat (June 8, 2016). "Draft prospect Josh Lowe driven by family". Major League Baseball. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  9. ↑ Winkeljohn, Matt (May 25, 2016). "Lowe Brothers Prepare To Go High In Draft". Baseball America. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  10. ↑ "Tampa Bay Rays draft Georgia brothers Joshua and Nathaniel Lowe | USA TODAY High School Sports". Usatodayhss.com. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
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