Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Josh Lowe

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 18, 2026

How Josh Lowe built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Joshua Edward "Josh" Lowe is an American professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Los Angeles Angels in Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays, making his MLB debut with them in 2021. He is known for his skills as an outfielder in professional baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by Tampa Bay Rays

In 2016, Lowe was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays with the 13th pick in the first round of the Major League Baseball draft. He then signed and played for the Gulf Coast League Rays and the Princeton Rays, batting .249 with 5 home runs and 26 RBIs in 54 games.

2017: Plays for Bowling Green Hot Rods

In 2017, Lowe played for the Bowling Green Hot Rods, batting .268 with eight home runs, 55 RBIs, and 22 stolen bases in 118 games. He has played exclusively as an outfielder since the start of 2017.

2018: Plays for Charlotte Stone Crabs

In 2018, Lowe played for the Charlotte Stone Crabs, hitting .238 with six home runs, 47 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases in 105 games.

2019: Plays for Montgomery Biscuits and Arizona Fall League

In 2019, Lowe began the season with the Montgomery Biscuits and was later selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Salt River Rafters following the season.

November 20, 2020: Added to 40-man Roster

On November 20, 2020, Lowe was added to the 40-man roster.

September 8, 2021: MLB Debut and First Career Hit

On September 8, 2021, Lowe was called up to the major leagues for the first time. During his debut game, he had a walk and a stolen base, and he collected his first career hit, a single off Nathan Eovaldi.

2021: MLB Debut

In 2021, Josh Lowe made his MLB debut playing for the Tampa Bay Rays.

April 30, 2022: First Career Home Run

On April 30, 2022, Lowe hit his first career home run off of Dylan Bundy of the Minnesota Twins.

2023: Plays for Tampa Bay Rays

In 2023, Lowe made 135 appearances for Tampa Bay, batting .292/.335/.500 with 20 home runs, 83 RBI, and 32 stolen bases.

2024: Plays for Tampa Bay Rays

In 2024, Lowe made 106 appearances for the Rays, slashing .241/.302/.391 with 10 home runs, 34 RBI, and 25 stolen bases.

2025: Plays for Tampa Bay Rays

In 2025, Lowe made 108 appearances for Tampa Bay during the campaign, batting .220/.283/.366 with 11 home runs, 40 RBI, and 18 stolen bases.

January 16, 2026: Traded to Los Angeles Angels

On January 16, 2026, the Rays traded Lowe to the Los Angeles Angels in a three-team trade. The Angels sent Brock Burke to the Cincinnati Reds, and the Reds sent Gavin Lux to the Rays.