Michael Averett Lowell was born on February 24,1974 and is an American former Major League Baseball third baseman.
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26 Facts About Mike Lowell
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Mike Lowell was born in Puerto Rico to Carl and Beatriz Mike Lowell on February 24,1974.
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Mike Lowell's parents were born in Cuba, and are of Irish and Spanish ancestry.
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In 1992, Mike Lowell graduated from Coral Gables Senior High School in Coral Gables, Florida, where he had a 4.
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On February 19,1999, Mike Lowell was diagnosed with testicular cancer, causing him to miss nearly two months of the 1999 season while he underwent treatment for the disease.
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Mike Lowell was awarded an athletic scholarship to attend Florida International University to play college baseball for the FIU Panthers baseball team.
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Mike Lowell was a league all-star for Chatham, and was inducted into the CCBL Hall of Fame in 2011.
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Mike Lowell graduated from FIU in 1997 with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance.
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Mike Lowell was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1995 Major League Baseball draft, and eventually made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees during the 1998 season.
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Mike Lowell was converted to play as a third baseman, having been at shortstop and second base in college.
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Mike Lowell was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 20th round of the 1995 Major League Baseball draft.
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Mike Lowell made his major league debut as a September call-up for the Yankees in 1998, singling in his first at-bat and playing eight games in the season.
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Mike Lowell was traded to the Florida Marlins on February 1,1999 for Mark Johnson and Ed Yarnall.
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Mike Lowell had successful years in Florida and established himself as one of the elite third baseman in the league.
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Mike Lowell was on pace to have a great season in 2003, but in late August, he suffered a broken hand when he was hit by a pitch by the Montreal Expos' Hector Almonte, forcing him to miss 32 games, but managed to finish the season with 32 home runs and 105 RBI.
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Mike Lowell finished third in doubles in the league, totaling 47 doubles in the 2005 season.
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Mike Lowell finished with 20 home runs and 80 RBI, and he was tied with Eric Chavez for the best fielding percentage at his position.
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Mike Lowell got his third World Series ring and was named the World Series MVP.
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Mike Lowell became the second Puerto Rican player to be named the MVP of a World Series.
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Mike Lowell had trouble with a torn hip labrum that required surgery between the 2008 and 2009 seasons.
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Mike Lowell did return to action with the Red Sox in 2009, though he saw reduced playing time at third base in order to keep him healthy and in playing condition.
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Mike Lowell remained with the Red Sox and joined the team for spring training following rehabilitation on his surgically repaired thumb.
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On May 3,2010, Mike Lowell had his eighth career three-double game, setting an all-time record for the most by a player in a career.
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Mike Lowell appeared on the ballot for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum 2016 election and earned no votes.
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