Mike Lowell Net Worth

What is Mike Lowell's net worth?

Mike Lowell is a retired professional baseball player who has a net worth of $30 million. Mike Lowell's 13-year career featured key roles on three World Series‑winning teams. He debuted with the Yankees in 1998, won his first title that year, and after being traded to the Florida Marlins in 1999, became a four-time All‑Star, Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award winner. In 2003 he helped the Marlins win another World Series. Lowell signed with the Boston Red Sox in 2006 and achieved career-highs in 2007—batting .324 with 21 homers and 120 RBI—earning that season's World Series MVP as Boston swept Colorado. He played through 2010, retiring after a final season with Boston. Lowell is remembered for his clutch postseason performances, stellar defense, consistent bat, and his resilience off the field, overcoming early-career cancer to excel at the sport.

Early Life

Mike Lowell was born on February 24, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and moved with his family to Miami at the age of four. He attended Coral Gables Senior High School before earning a baseball scholarship to Florida International University, where he graduated with a degree in finance. As a collegiate athlete, Lowell also excelled in summer leagues, including a standout stint with the Chatham A's of the Cape Cod League, where he would later be inducted into their Hall of Fame.

Professional Career

Yankees & Marlins (1998–2005)

Lowell was drafted by the New York Yankees in 1995 and made his MLB debut in September 1998, earning a World Series ring as a rookie. He was traded to the Florida Marlins prior to the 1999 season. Shortly after joining the team, Lowell was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He underwent surgery and treatment, making a full recovery and returning to the field later that year. Over the next several seasons, he established himself as one of the National League's top third basemen. In 2003, he hit 32 home runs and drove in 105 runs, winning a Silver Slugger Award and playing a key role in the Marlins' unexpected run to the World Series title.

Boston Red Sox (2006–2010)

Lowell was acquired by the Boston Red Sox in a trade ahead of the 2006 season. Initially seen as a salary dump in the deal that brought Josh Beckett to Boston, Lowell quickly proved his value. In his first season with the Red Sox, he batted .300 and was one of the league's top defensive third basemen. In 2007, he posted career-best numbers with a .324 batting average, 21 home runs, and 120 RBI, setting a franchise record for a third baseman. He was named World Series MVP after batting .400 in Boston's four-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies. He played three more seasons with the team, though injuries began to take a toll, and he retired after the 2010 season with a .279 career batting average, 223 home runs, and 952 RBI.

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Contracts, Salaries & Career Earnings

Mike Lowell earned approximately $76.6 million over the course of his MLB career.

• From 2001 to 2003 with the Marlins, he earned roughly $6.5 million total, averaging around $2.17 million per year.
• In 2004, he signed a four-year, $32 million extension with the Marlins, paying him $8 million annually.
• After his World Series MVP season, he signed a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the Boston Red Sox covering 2008 to 2010, which included a $1.5 million signing bonus and an average annual salary of $12.5 million.
• During the late 2000s, Lowell's salary ranked him among the highest-paid third basemen in Major League Baseball.

Personal Life & Post‑Career

Lowell is married to his college sweetheart, Bertica, and the couple has two children. He has lived in Pinecrest, Florida, since retiring from baseball and has worked as a television analyst for MLB Network. His memoir, "Deep Drive," was released in 2008 and detailed his journey through baseball and cancer recovery. In recognition of his achievements, Lowell was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2018 and later into the Valley Baseball League Hall of Fame in 2023.

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