John Lowenstein Stats & Facts

John Lowenstein Stats & Facts

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  John Lowenstein Positions: Leftfielder, Third Baseman and Second Baseman Bats: Left  •  Throws: Right 6-0, 175lb (183cm, 79kg) Born: January 27, 1947  in Wolf Point, MT us Draft: Drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 18th round of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of California, Riverside (Riverside, CA). High School: Norte Vista HS (Riverside, CA) School: University of California, Riverside (Riverside, CA) Debut: September 2, 1970 (13,055th in major league…

Baltimore Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning en route to a 9 – 6 win, taking a 3-1 Series advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates

Baltimore Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning en route to a 9 – 6 win, taking a 3-1 Series advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates

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1979 – In the World Series, the Baltimore Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning en route to a 9 – 6 win, taking a 3-1 Series advantage over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pinch-hit doubles by John Lowenstein and Terry Crowley drive in four runs.

Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history

Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history

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On May 17, 1971, Tom McCraw of the Washington Senators hits one of the shortest home runs in history. McCraw’s 140-foot pop fly falls in between three Cleveland Indians, shortstop Jack Heidemann, and outfielders Vada Pinson and John Lowenstein. When the three players collide, McCraw circles the bases for an inside-the-park home run.