Full Name: Derek Christopher Lowe
Born: June 1, 1973
Born In: Dearborn, MI
Home: Fort Myers, FL
Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 200 lbs.
Position: relief pitcher
Bats: right
Throws: right
-Originally signed with the Seattle Mariners (8th round) in the June 1991 Draft
-Made his Major League debut 4/26/97 vs Tortonto Blue Jays
-His first ML start was 5/27/97 vs Minnesota Twins (a no-decision)
-Derek got his first ML win 6/6/97 vs Detroit Tigers
-Traded to Boston Red Sox with Jason Varitek 7/31/97 for pitcher Heathcliff Slocumb
-Attended Edsel Ford High School in Dearborn, MI and graduated in 1991
-In high school, he was the All-League selection in basketball, baseball, soccer, and golf, as well as a first team All-State selection for basketball
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