Mark Lowe

Houston Astros, Relief Pitcher
Age: 41y-8m-26d (Jun 07, 1983)
Exp: 8.159 Years
Country: US
College: Texas-Arlington
Drafted: Round 5 (#153 overall), 2004
Agent(s): Jeff Frye (Franklin-Frye Sports)
INACTIVE
2018-2018
Mark Lowe signed a 1 year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2019 / UFA
Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
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35 |
Voided
|
- | - | - | - | - |
2019 |
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36 |
UFA |
Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
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35 | 8.159 |
Voided
|
- | - | - | - | - |
2019 |
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36 | -- |
UFA |
Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018 |
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35 |
Voided |
- | - | - | - | - | - |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2017-2017
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2016-2017
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $11,000,000
Average Salary:
$5,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2018 / UFA
2015-2015
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $507,500
Average Salary:
$507,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2016 / UFA
2014-2014
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $500,000
Average Salary:
$500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2015 / UFA
2013-2013
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
2013-2013
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2014 / UFA
2012-2012
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,700,000
Average Salary:
$1,700,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2013 / UFA
2011-2011
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2010-2010
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,150,000
Average Salary:
$1,150,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2009-2009
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $418,000
Average Salary:
$418,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2008-2008
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $390,000
Average Salary:
$390,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2007-2007
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $380,000
Average Salary:
$380,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
2004-2004 Signing Bonus
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $170,000
Average Salary:
$170,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Seasons
8.159 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$12,260,554
Earnings w/ Different Teams
5 teams
Earnings Per Year
Year | Age | Team(s) | Service | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 | 21 |
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- |
Signing Bonus
|
$170,000 |
$170,000 |
|
2013 | 30 |
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6.087 |
Active
|
$490,000 |
$660,000 |
|
2014 | 31 |
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6.155 |
Reserve / minor-buried
|
$30,054 |
$690,054 |
|
2015 | 32 |
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7.005 |
Retained
Active
|
$390,241 $180,259 |
$1,080,295 $1,260,554 |
|
2016 | 33 |
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7.159 |
Active
|
$5,500,000 |
$6,760,554 |
|
2017 | 34 |
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8.159 |
Retained
|
$5,500,000 |
$12,260,554 |
|
Total |
$12,260,554 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
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$390,241 | $170,000 | - | $560,241 |
1 |
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$490,000 | - | - | $490,000 |
1 |
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$30,054 | - | - | $30,054 |
1 |
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$180,259 | - | - | $180,259 |
2 |
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$11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 |
Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2004 |
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21 |
$170,000 |
$170,000 |
$170,000 |
||
2013 |
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30 |
$490,000
|
$490,000 |
$660,000 |
||
2014 |
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31 |
$30,054
|
$30,054 |
$690,054 |
||
2015 |
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32 |
$390,241 $180,259
|
$390,241 $180,259 |
$1,080,295 $1,260,554 |
||
2016 |
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33 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$6,760,554 |
||
2017 |
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34 |
$5,500,000
|
$5,500,000 |
$12,260,554 |
||
Total |
$12,090,554 |
$170,000 |
$12,260,554 |
Earnings Per Team
Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 |
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$390,241 | $170,000 | - | $560,241 |
1 |
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$490,000 | - | - | $490,000 |
1 |
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$30,054 | - | - | $30,054 |
1 |
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$180,259 | - | - | $180,259 |
2 |
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$11,000,000 | - | - | $11,000,000 |
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Apr 15, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Houston (HOU)
-
Mar 12, 2018 Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jan 30, 2018 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jul 24, 2017 Traded to Chicago (CHW) from Seattle (SEA) with Jean Machi for cash considerations, 0
-
Mar 30, 2017 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 26, 2017 Released by Detroit (DET)
-
Dec 07, 2015 Signed a 2 year $11 million contract with Detroit (DET)
-
Jul 31, 2015 Traded to Toronto (TOR) from Seattle (SEA) for Nick Wells, Jake Brentz and Rob Rasmussen
-
Dec 18, 2014 Signed a minor league contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 29, 2014 Signed a minor league contract with Cleveland (CLE)
-
Mar 26, 2014 Released by Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Nov 19, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Tampa Bay (TB)
-
Jun 12, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Washington (WSH)
-
Jun 06, 2013 Released by Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 27, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAA)
-
Mar 24, 2013 Released by Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Feb 08, 2013 Signed a minor league contract with Los Angeles (LAD)
-
Jan 17, 2012 Signed a 1 year $1.7 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Nov 29, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract with Texas (TEX)
-
Jul 09, 2010 Traded to Texas (TEX) from Seattle (SEA) with Cliff Lee and cash considerations, 0 for Justin Smoak, Blake Beavan, Josh Lueke and Matt Lawson
-
Jan 19, 2010 Signed a 1 year $1.15 million contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Feb 27, 2009 Signed a 1 year $418k contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Feb 28, 2008 Signed a 1 year $390k contract with Seattle (SEA)
-
Mar 01, 2007 Signed a 1 year $380k contract with Seattle (SEA)
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Jun 17, 2004 Signed a contract with Seattle (SEA)
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Jun 07, 2004 Drafted by Seattle (SEA): Round 5 (#153 overall)
Year | Team | GP | GS | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | W | L | SV | IP | ERA | WHIP | WAR |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 | DET | 54 | 0 | 57 | 41 | 39 | 21 | 49 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 49.3 | 7.12 | 1.58 | -0.96 |
2015 | SEA | 57 | 0 | 46 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 61 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 55.0 | 1.96 | 1.06 | 1.62 |
2014 | CLE | 7 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 3.86 | 2.29 | -0.25 |
2013 | LAA | 11 | 0 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 9.26 | 1.89 | -0.60 |
2012 | TEX | 36 | 0 | 35 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 39.3 | 3.43 | 1.22 | 0.66 |
2011 | TEX | 52 | 0 | 46 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 42 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 45.0 | 3.80 | 1.44 | -0.11 |