John Lowenstein

Quotes From Lowenstein
"I know one thing, if they hold an embassy party for us, I'm not going." — prior to the Orioles trip to Nicaragua, as the Iran hostage situation continued.

Played For
Cleveland Indians (1970-1977)
Texas Rangers (1978)
Baltimore Orioles (1979-1985)

Scouting Report
"He murders fastballs from the middle of the plate on in, but can slow up his stride enough to time a curve and line it to right-center… is rated an excellent clutch hitter… seems to enjoy contact with fences, and like Lou Piniella,e he does not look pretty chasing fly balls." — from the 1984 Scouting Report

Born
John Lee Lowenstein was born on January 27, 1947, in Wolf Point, MT.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  CLE

College:  Cal Riverside

Major League Debut
September 2, 1970

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Hall of Fame Voting Year Election Votes Pct 1991 BBWAA 1 .2%

Post-Season Appearances
1979 American League Championship Series
1979 World Series
1983 American League Championship Series
1983 World Series

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