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| John Lowry | |
|---|---|
| Outfielder | |
| Born: Baltimore, Maryland | |
Batted: Unknown Threw: Unknown | |
| MLB debut | |
| June 26, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| July 4, 1875, for the Washington Nationals | |
| MLB statistics | |
| At bats | 22 |
| RBI | 0 |
| Home runs | 0 |
| Batting average | .136 |
| Teams | |
John D. Lowry was an American professional baseball player who played for the Washington Nationals in 1875. He appeared in six games for the Nationals and hit .136.
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