Manufacturer: (Topps) Bowman
Set: 1998 Bowman Baseball ➡️
Player Name: Mike Lowell
Position/Team: 3rd Base for Yankees
Card #: 85
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-1/2”
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Mike Lowell earned a reputation as one of the most reliable and clutch third basemen of his era, combining elite defense with a high-impact bat. Over 13 seasons, he secured two World Series titles and left an indelible mark on two different franchises.
Lowell briefly debuted with the New York Yankees in 1998 before a trade sent him to the Florida Marlins. Shortly after the trade, he successfully battled testicular cancer, returning to the field only weeks after surgery to win the Tony Conigliaro Award for his resilience. He earned a Silver Slugger in 2003 and helped the team defeat his former club, the Yankees, in the 2003 World Series. In 2005, he solidified his defensive reputation by winning the National League Gold Glove at third base.
In late 2005, the Marlins traded Lowell to the Boston Red Sox in a blockbuster deal. While many viewed him as a secondary piece in the trade, he quickly became a fan favorite at Fenway Park.
Lowell retired in 2010, finishing with a .279 career average and 223 home runs. He maintains several prestigious distinctions:
- All-Star Status: He earned four All-Star selections (2002–2004, 2007).
- Fielding Excellence: He still holds the Red Sox record for the highest single-season fielding percentage by a third baseman.
- Consistency: He recorded ten consecutive seasons with at least 25 doubles, a testament to his steady production.
Known for his veteran leadership and “dirt-dog” work ethic, Lowell was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2014.
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