Jed Lowrie is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was born on April 17, 1984, in Salem, Oregon, and attended Stanford University, where he played college baseball.
Lowrie was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the first round of the 2005 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2008. He played for the Red Sox for two seasons before being traded to the Houston Astros in 2012. Lowrie played for the Astros for one season before being traded to the Oakland Athletics in 2013.
Lowrie had his best season in 2018, when he hit .267 with 23 home runs and 99 RBIs for the Athletics. He was named an All-Star for the first time in his career that year. Lowrie also set a career-high in doubles with 49, which was the most by any player in the American League that season.
Lowrie played for the New York Mets in 2019 and 2021, with a stint with the Athletics in 2020. He struggled with injuries during his time with the Mets, playing in only nine games in 2019 and 36 games in 2021.
Overall, Lowrie played in 1,109 games in his MLB career, hitting .261 with 104 home runs and 509 RBIs. He was known for his versatility, as he played multiple positions throughout his career, including shortstop, second base, and third base.
Lowrie announced his retirement from baseball on November 5, 2021, at the age of 37. He cited his desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his retirement.
In addition to his baseball career, Lowrie was also known for his charitable work. He and his wife, Milessa, founded the Jed and Milessa Lowrie Foundation, which supports various causes, including education, health, and youth sports.
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