Derek Lowe

Baseball pitcher; World Series champion

Derek Lowe - Baseball pitcher; World Series champion
Born

June 1st, 1973
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional baseball player specialized as a pitcher. Played in Major League Baseball for various teams including the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, and Atlanta Braves. Achieved notable success during the career including being a key player on the Boston Red Sox team that won the World Series in 2004, ending an 86-year championship drought for the franchise. Selected for the All-Star Game in 2002, showcasing excellence on the mound.

Won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox in 2004

Selected for the All-Star Game in 2002

Played for multiple MLB teams including the Mariners and Braves

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