Nathaniel Lowe Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 4" / 220 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 7/7/1995 (28)
- Experience
- 5
- College
- Mississippi State
Nathaniel Lowe Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Nathaniel Lowe News
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) was activated off the injured list today and is in the Rangers lineup for their tilt against the Atlanta Braves. Lowe has been out since early March after experiencing side tightness during spring training. The 28-year-old will bat fifth in his season debut against Braves right-hander Charlie Morton. Lowe is projected to hit for a .269/.352/.431 slash line in 2024 and joins a Rangers lineup that continues to be one of the most productive lineups in the majors. Fantasy managers should look to snag Lowe if possible. With Lowe active, expect decreased playing time for Jared Walsh going forward.
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy said that there isn't a firm number of rehab at-bats that first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (hamstring) needs, but said it could be "about 30, could be more." As of right now, Lowe has only had 16 at-bats on his minor-league rehab assignment for Double-A Frisco and Triple-A Round Rock, so the 28-year-old left-handed slugger may not necessarily be ready to return from the 10-day injured list to make his 2024 debut with the Rangers this weekend. Barring a setback, though, Lowe should be able to make his season debut with Texas at some point next week. When he returns, Lowe will be the team's regular first baseman, pushing Jared Walsh to a bench role. If he isn't already, Lowe should be rostered in all fantasy formats.
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) said he will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Friday. Lowe is ready to test himself in minor-league games after recovering from a right-oblique strain that landed him on the injured list to start the 2024 regular season. The Rangers aren't going to rush the 28-year-old left-handed slugger back considering how much time he's already missed, so fantasy baseball managers shouldn't expect him to make his debut with Texas until around late next week. When Lowe does return, Jared Walsh will head to the bench. Lowe has great plate discipline and resides in one of the better lineups in the league in a hitter-friendly home environment, so he should already be rostered in all fantasy formats.
Batting Order
1 | Marcus Semien |
2 | Corey Seager |
3 | Nathaniel Lowe |
4 | Adolis García |
5 | Evan Carter |
6 | Josh Smith |
7 | Wyatt Langford |
8 | Ezequiel Duran |
9 | Andrew Knizner |
Nathaniel Lowe Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Marcus Semien |
2 | Corey Seager |
3 | Nathaniel Lowe |
4 | Adolis García |
5 | Evan Carter |
6 | Josh Smith |
7 | Wyatt Langford |
8 | Ezequiel Duran |
9 | Andrew Knizner |
Texas Rangers first baseman, Nathaniel Lowe, is coming off another very productive season, which resulted in a World Series ring for the organization. Lowe slashed .262/.360/.414 with 17 home runs in 724 plate appearances in 2023. He posted a 114 wRC+, marking all five seasons in the MLB with over 100 wRC+. His walk rates are among the best in baseball, ranking in the top 10 percentile in both walk and chase percentages. Hitting in the heart of a potent Rangers' lineup, opposing pitchers often had to attack Lowe as they pitched around other sluggers like Corey Seager and Adolis Garcia. While none of Lowe's batted ball metrics are significantly above average, and his career high in home runs is 27, he has consistently been a plus in the lineup and is one of the better defensive first basemen in the MLB. Heading into 2024, Lowe is expected to remain the everyday first baseman for Texas, thanks to his defense and productivity against left- and right-handed pitching. Based on what we've seen over the start of his career, Lowe should be in for another productive 2024 season. Update: Lowe is expected to be sidelined until mid-April due to a right oblique strain. ATC projects Lowe to slash .270/.354/.434 with 18 home runs, 70 RBI, 72 runs, and two stolen bases over 584 plate appearances. Lowe becomes a risk with the oblique injury and is mainly an option once the top 25 first basemen have been drafted.