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Miami Marlins: Whose Number Should Be the First Retired?

By Phil Kimmel

Jul 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Miami Marlins logo on a batting helmet in the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Detailed view of the Miami Marlins logo on a batting helmet in the dugout against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mike Lowell

Lowell grew up in Miami, Florida and went to Florida International University. In 1995 Lowell was drafted by the New York Yankees and made his debut with the Yanks in 1998. Before the start of the 1999 season, Lowell was acquired by the then Florida Marlins for Mark Johnson and Ed Yarnall. Lowell made his debut with the Marlins in 1999 after recovering from testicular cancer.

Beginning in 2000, Lowell was thrust into the spotlight as the starting third baseman for the Fish and he did not disappoint. In his first season with full exposure, Lowell slashed .270/.344/.474 with 22 homers and 91 RBI. Lowell went on to appear in three All-Star Games and win a World Series with the Marlins. Among some of Lowell’s accolades were a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award.

Lowell finished his tenure with the Marlins in 2005 after being traded along with Josh Beckett to the Red Sox for a few minor leaguers. Among those the Marlins received were Anibal Sanchez and Hanley Ramirez. As a Marlin Lowell batted .272/.339/.462 and hit 143 home runs, which ranks him fourth in Marlins franchise history. Lowell also currently holds the Marlins’ record for franchise RBI. After continuing an illustrious career in Boston, Lowell retired in 2010.

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