This “low” ranking may raise a few eyebrows in light of Lowe’s previous position, but the end year performance in AA really tempered expectations among some DRB writers.
No.30, 2B Brandon Lowe, 23 yrs old
Born: July 6th, 1994 in Newport News, VA
Height/Weight: 6’0” 185 lbs Bats/Throws: L/R
Signed: by the Rays after selecting him in the 3rd rd of the 2015 draft for $697,500
Twitter profile statement: “Current player in the Tampa Bay Rays organization UMD Baseball alum”
Baseball America Rankings
Brandon Lowe: Abilities
- Above-average hitter
- Developing power
- Pitch recognition
- Below-average to average defensive abilities
Scouting grades 2017 (Pipeline): Hit: 55 | Pwr: 45 | Run: 40 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 50
- Abilities notes: Footwork and defensive abilities at 2B, as well as struggles once at the AA level are what got Lowe knocked back on our list, but nobody denies he is an above-average hitter, something that helps him maintain a high floor.