Year | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | Rate |
2025 proj | 549 | 149 | 73 | 18 | 74 | 74 | 142 | 2 | 0.271 | 34.0 |
2025 | 94 | 25 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 0.266 | 36.2 |
2024 | 486 | 129 | 62 | 16 | 69 | 71 | 125 | 2 | 0.265 | 28.9 |
2023 | 623 | 163 | 89 | 17 | 82 | 93 | 165 | 1 | 0.262 | 33.6 |
2022 | 593 | 179 | 74 | 27 | 76 | 48 | 147 | 2 | 0.302 | 48.9 |
2021 | 557 | 147 | 75 | 18 | 72 | 80 | 162 | 8 | 0.264 | 34.4 |
2020 | 67 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 9 | 28 | 1 | 0.224 | 11.5 |
2019 | 152 | 40 | 24 | 7 | 19 | 13 | 50 | 0 | 0.263 | 10.1 |
Date | News |
4/11/25 | Nathaniel Lowe comes off bench to power Nationals past Marlins. Nathaniel Lowe, who was scratched from the start due to an illness, entered the game in the eighth inning, slugging a pinch-hit, three-run, go-ahead double to give the visiting Washington Nationals a 7-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. Washington continued its winning ways against Miami after the Nationals went 11-2 against the Marlins last year. Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, a 2024 All-Star, left the game in the fourth inning due to an unspecified injury. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/nathaniel-... |
3/31/25 | Nationals look to continue power surge in series opener vs. Jays. The notion that the Washington Nationals have turned on the power switch will be tested again Monday night when they visit the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of a three-game series. After finishing 29th in the majors with 135 home runs last season, the Nationals added Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell in the offseason. The moves paid off on Sunday afternoon when each homered in a 5-1 victory over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies. "Those are our two big boys," Washington manager Dave Martinez said. Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/nationals-... |
3/30/25 | Aaron Nola allows 2 HRs in season debut as Philadelphia Phillies lose series finale to Nationals. Josh Bell and Nathaniel Lowe homered, and the Washington Nationals avoided a season-opening series sweep with a 5-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. Bell, who was 0 for 9 to begin his second stint with Washington, ripped an Aaron Nola fastball into the center-field seats for a three-run homer in the fourth inning. Lowe ended Nola's day with a two-run shot to center in the sixth. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/aaron-no... |
2/26/25 | Top Prospect for Washington Nationals Predicted To Win Rookie of the Year. With the start of the season right around the corner, the Nationals are getting excited about what might finally be a year in which they can compete a bit. Since winning the World Series in 2019, there have been a lot of losses for Washington. Arguably the biggest bright spot for the Nationals is their batting order. This winter, they added a couple of solid veterans into the mix, like Nathaniel Lowe, Josh Bell, Amed Rosario, and Paul DeJong. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/top-prospect... |
2/15/25 | Lowe loses to Nats in final salary arbitration case. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe lost to Washington on Saturday in the final salary arbitration case this year and will get the Nationals' $10.3 million offer rather than his $11.1 million request, leaving teams with a winning record at 5-4. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43859481/natha... |
2/14/25 | Nathaniel Lowe and Washington Nationals argue final salary arbitration case of the year. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe asked to be paid $11.1 million and the Washington Nationals argued for $10.3 million in the final salary arbitration hearing of the year. Lowe hit .265 with 16 homers and a career-high 89 RBIs last season for the Texas Rangers, who traded him to Washington on Dec. 22 for left-hander Robert Garcia. Among 169 players eligible for arbitration after the tender deadline on Nov. 22, only 17 were headed to hearings after the Jan. 9 exchange of figures. Source: https://kstp.com/minnesota-sports/ap-national-spor... |
1/31/25 | Texas Rangers Select Defensive Whiz Shortstop in Recent MLB Mock Draft. With the additions that the Texas Rangers made this offseason, they now have one of the deepest lineups in baseball, as they focused on adding some pop to the mix. First baseman Nathaniel Lowe was traded to the Washington Nationals and will be replaced by Jake Burger, who was acquired in a trade with the Miami Marlins. Whatever drop off there is defensive and in on-base percentage will be made up for in raw power. Another home run threat was added to the mix with the signing of free agent Joc Pederson, who mashes right-handed pitching. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/rangers/news/texas-rangers-... |
1/30/25 | Washington Nationals New First Baseman in Surprising Group of Recent History. Earlier this offseason, the Washington Nationals acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe in a trade with the Texas Rangers. Lowe's acquisition represented yet another piece of movement on the first base front this winter. Lowe, Christian Walker, Josh Bell, Jake Burger, Josh Naylor, Carlos Santana and Paul Goldschmidt have all changed teams. Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/history/... |
1/28/25 | Washington Nationals Predicted To Sign Future Hall of Famer To Become Their Closer. The Washington Nationals have been quiet. With multiple high-profile players on the market, the Nationals opted to let them sign elsewhere, instead adding some veterans to their starting rotation on short-term commitments, while also acquiring Nathaniel Lowe to take over first base alongside slugger Josh Bell. Compared to what could have happened - signing Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, etc. - it's been a pedestrian winter. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
1/27/25 | Former Washington Nationals All-Star Linked to St. Louis Cardinals in Free Agency. The Washington Nationals entered the MLB offseason with more than a few needs on their roster. Slowly but surely throughout the winter, Mike Rizzo got that job done. Nathaniel Lowe and Josh Bell were acquired in a trade and signed in free agency, respectively, to upgrade at first base. Amed Rosario is a versatile veteran who can help out all around the diamond. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/former-washi... |
1/24/25 | [Sports Illustrated] - Starting Pitcher Bryce Miller, Slugger Brent Rooker Have Funny Interaction on "X". The American League West will look slightly different in 2025 than it has in previous years. Some of the better players in the division like Nathaniel Lowe and Source: https://sportspyder.com/mlb/oakland-athletics/arti... |
1/12/25 | Rangers Position Preview: Jake Burger a new addition to menu at first base. A year ago, at this time, the Texas Rangers were enjoying the fruits of stability at first base, an organizational issue for decades, with newly minted Gold Glove winner Nathaniel Lowe holding down the position and the team fresh off a World Series win. With great reverse splits and on-base prowess, the 2022 American League Silver Slugger at first base was only dinged for a lack of defensive acumen in his first few years with Texas. Source: https://www.wfaa.com/article/sports/mlb/rangers/te... |
1/09/25 | Washington Nationals, New First Baseman Exchange Arbitration Numbers: Report. The Washington Nationals and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe were unable to come to a new deal to avoid arbitration on Thursday, per the Washington Post. The two sides have exchanged numbers and will head to an arbitration next month, who will determine Lowe's salary for next season. This is Lowe's second year of eligibility. Per the Post, Lowe filed for $11.1 million, and the Nationals filed for $10.3 million. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
1/09/25 | Washington Nationals' Newest Acquisition a Super-Utility Dream. After a slow start to the offseason, the Washington Nationals have been active of late in both free agency and the trade market. Coming into the winter, the Nationals figured to be a team that could make a couple of significant moves. With a talented young core that is improving, the future looks bright for Washington. Arguably the biggest move that they made was trading for Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers to be their new first baseman. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
1/08/25 | Washington Nationals Slugger Reveals Lofty Goal for Upcoming Campaign. The Washington Nationals made a concerted effort to infuse some power into their lineup this offseason. After finishing second to last in home runs hit during the 2024 campaign, they wanted to add some pop to more consistently score runs. First, they acquired Nathaniel Lowe from the Texas Rangers in exchange for relief pitcher Robert Garcia. Days later, they brought back a familiar face, agreeing to a one-year, $6 million deal with Josh Bell. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
1/07/25 | Washington Nationals Slugger Excited To Focus Attention Solely on Hitting. One of the goals that the Washington Nationals had coming into the offseason was to upgrade their corner infield spots. While work still needs to be done at third base, first base has been upgraded in a major way. The team was able to land two-way star Nathaniel Lowe in a trade with the Texas Rangers in exchange for relief pitcher Robert Garcia. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
1/02/25 | Washington Nationals Must Take Things to Next Level This Coming Season. The Washington Nationals are certainly looking forward to the start of next season with their young core starting to perform in the big leagues. It has been a somewhat lengthy rebuild for the Nationals over the last few years. After winning the World Series in 2019, Washington has been in the cellar of the National League East standings pretty much ever since. This offseason, the Nationals have yet to pull the trigger on making a high-profile move, despite acquiring Nathaniel Lowe in a trade, but that is likely the right decision to allow the young core to continue to develop. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/nationals/news/washington-n... |
12/23/24 | Nationals land 1B Lowe in trade with Rangers. The Nationals on Sunday acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Rangers in exchange for lefty reliever Robert Garcia. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43116076/washi... |
12/23/24 | Nationals land 1B Lowe in trade with Rangers. The Nationals on Sunday acquired first baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Rangers in exchange for lefty reliever Robert Garcia. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/43116076/washi... |
12/23/24 | Texas Rangers have had discussions with free agent outfielder, lefty Joc Pederson. On Sunday night the Texas Rangers shipped first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to the Nationals in exchange for LHP Robert Garcia, in doing so shaving close to $10 million off the club's expected payroll for 2025. The Rangers may already have an idea. According to two people familiar with the discussions, the Rangers have had multiple talks with the agent of veteran lefthanded hitter Joc Pederson, a free agent outfielder/designated hitter. Source: https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/rangers/2024/12/... |