Height
6'3"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
28
College
N/A
Draft
2016, Rd 1, #13
Experience
5 yrs
Bats/Throws
L/R
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 410 | 0.24700914 | 44 | 173 | 0.71549577 | 79 | 351 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.6M
Guaranteed
$1.6M
AAV
$2.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Josh Lowe's one-year, $2.6M deal with the Angels earns a B+ CVI, representing solid value for a serviceable starter who brings legitimate upside to their outfield mix. At this price point, the Angels are getting a proven contributor who posted respectable numbers in Tampa Bay's system while maintaining the financial flexibility to pursue bigger moves if their competitive window opens wider than expected. Lowe's combination of power potential and defensive versatility in the outfield corners makes him an above-average value play, especially considering the premium teams typically pay for even middling corner outfield production. The short-term commitment works perfectly for an Angels organization still trying to balance immediate competitiveness with long-term roster construction around their core assets. While Lowe isn't a franchise-altering acquisition, this contract represents the type of smart, low-risk signing that can provide 2-3 WAR production without hampering future payroll flexibility. The deal essentially gives Los Angeles a legitimate starter at a backup's salary, making it one of the shrewder moves in a relatively quiet offseason for mid-tier free agents.
Performance Analysis
Josh Lowe grades as an All-Star caliber performer among MLB right fielders, earning a B+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.250 batting average and a 0.720 OPS (near the league average of .720) this season. With 43 home runs and 170 RBI through 403 games (a 17-HR, 68-RBI pace over a full season), he brings moderate power to the lineup. His 79 stolen bases add an elite speed dimension that creates additional offensive value. As a player entering his prime window at 28, Josh is a key contributor for the Angels. A 403-game sample provides high confidence in this grade.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | @ CIN | W 10-2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ATL | L 2-8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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