Derek Lowe

Lowe was drafted on June 3, 1991, by the Seattle Mariners, and placed with their minor league affiliates for his first few seasons.

On April 26, 1997, Lowe was called up to make his MLB debut with the Mariners. He played only 12 games with the Mariners before he was traded to the Boston Red Sox on July 31, 1997. He split the remainder of the 1997 season between the Red Sox and their minor league team.

Lowe earned a full roster spot with the Red Sox starting in the 1998 season, where he played 63 major league games. He also made his first post season appearance the same year, when the Red Sox lost the American League Divisional Series to the Cleveland Indians.

Lowe continued with the Red Sox through the 2004 season, earning his first of two MLB All-Star Game selections in 2000 and winning the World Series with the Red Sox in 2004. He was granted free agency in November of 2004.

On January 11, 2005, Lowe signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers to a reported four year, $36 million contract. He has averaged 35 games each year, since signing with the Dodgers. Fast Facts:

1. Full name: Derek Christopher Lowe
2. Born: June 1, 1973
3. Birthplace: Dearborn, Michigan
4. Bats: Right
5. Throws: Right
6. Made MLB debut with the Boston Red Sox
7. In first two seasons, he compiled a record of 5 wins and 15 losses