Devon Lowery facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Devon Lowery |
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Lowery with the Omaha Royals in 2010
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| Relief pitcher | |||
| Born: March 24, 1983 Lincolnton, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| September 5, 2008, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| September 28, 2008, for the Kansas City Royals | |||
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| Win–loss record | 0–0 | ||
| Earned run average | 10.38 | ||
| Strikeouts | 6 | ||
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Devon Eugene Lowery, born on March 24, 1983, is a former professional baseball player. He was a pitcher who played for the Kansas City Royals in 2008.
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Devon Lowery's Baseball Journey
Starting His Professional Career
Devon Lowery began his professional baseball journey when he was chosen by the Kansas City Royals. This happened in the 14th round of the 2001 Major League Baseball draft. Being "drafted" means a team picks a player to join their organization.
Playing in the Minor Leagues
After being drafted, Devon spent seven years playing in the "minor leagues." These are like training leagues for baseball players. Players work hard in the minor leagues to improve their skills. The goal is to eventually play in the "major leagues," which is the highest level of professional baseball.
Reaching the Major Leagues
Devon's hard work paid off! On September 1, 2008, he was "called up" to the major leagues for the first time. This means he was promoted to play for the Kansas City Royals. He made his very first major league appearance, called a "debut," on September 6, 2008. In that game against the Cleveland Indians, he pitched for one inning and did not allow any runs. He also managed to strike out two batters.
During September 2008, Devon played in five games. His ERA was 10.38. The ERA is a statistic that shows how many earned runs a pitcher gives up per nine innings.
Life After Playing Baseball
After his time as a player, Devon Lowery decided to stay involved in baseball. He became a coach within the Royals' farm system. The "farm system" is another name for a team's minor league teams. As a coach, he helps new players develop their skills, just like he did.
More About Devon Lowery
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