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Full Name:
 

Jed Carlson Lowrie​

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Nicknames:

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None​

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Born:  
   

April 17, 1984 

Salem, Oregon

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Family:  

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Father: Dan 
Mother: Miriam 
Spouse: Milessa Lowrie

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His wife's bio online notes that she is a diplomat with the U.S. Department of State.

Milessa’s mother lives with them (2017). 
 

Friends:  

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Randy Brock, the hitting instructor who worked with Lowrie at 10 years old.
 

School:  

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North Salem High School, Salem, Oregon.
Mascot: Viking
Coach: Chris Lee

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Stanford University 
Cardinal baseball
Coach: Dean Stotz
Major: Political Science
Teammates: Sam Fuld, John Mayberry Jr., and Carlos Quentin 

 

Baseball Related:

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2005 - Drafted by the Boston Red Sox (45th overall).

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2008 - April 15th - Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox.

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2011 - Traded (with Kyle Weiland) to the Houston Astros for Mark Melancon.

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2013 - Traded from the Astros (with Fernando Rodriguez) to the Oakland Athletics for Chris Carter, Brad Peacock, and Max Stassi.

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2014 - Signed a 4-year contract with the Houston Astros ($28 million).

 

2015 - Traded from the Astros (again) to the Athletics for Brendan McCurry.
 

Extra:

 

Fan of Brett Boone and Alex Rodriguez in college.

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Sample Heckles:

 

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