Mike Lowell
Baseball player; World Series MVP 2007
Born
February 24th, 1974
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player spent the majority of a career as a third baseman and first baseman. Played for the New York Yankees, Florida Marlins, and Boston Red Sox. Achieved significant success, including winning the World Series with the Marlins in 2003 and with the Red Sox in 2007. Received the World Series MVP award in 2007, contributing notably to the Red Sox's title that year. Finished career with over 1,500 hits and a .279 batting average.
Won the World Series with Florida Marlins in 2003
Won the World Series with Boston Red Sox in 2007
Named World Series MVP in 2007
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