Nathaniel Lowe has become a vital player for the Texas Rangers moving forward.

During his tenure with the team, he has achieved personal accolades and secured a World Series title. From his motivational family background to his brotherly connections, here are ten things to know about Nathaniel Lowe, the Rangers’ first baseman.

1. The basics

Name: David Nathaniel Lowe Jr.

Birthday: July 7, 1995 in Norfolk, Virginia

2. Brotherly love

Lowe’s younger brother Josh is an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Rays.

They were also drafted to the Rays in the same year. The Rays took Nathaniel in the 13th round in the 2016 MLB draft and took Josh in the 1st round (13th overall) of the same draft.

3. Bigger than baseball

Adversity struck the Lowe family on the night they hosted nearly 100 family members and friends for the brothers’ first MLB showdown.

4. Silver Slugger

If there was a sign the Rangers offense was going to break out the way it did in 2023, maybe Lowe’s 2022 season was a small indicator.

5. Enjoyed himself at the World Series parade

6. Improved defense led to hardware

One year after winning the AL’s Silver Slugger, he took home the AL’s Gold Glove award at first base.

Lowe ranked first in defensive runs saved at his position and second in outs above average.

7. Giving back to the community

Lowe was the face of North Texas Giving Day in 2024. The Communities Foundation of Texas calls the event the largest community-wide giving event in the nation.

8. Mom stepped in

For the first portion of his career, Nathaniel Lowe was known as Nate Lowe. It’s how he was announced by Chuck Morgan when he stepped up to the plate and how he was listed in lineups.

9. Musically gifted

Growing up, Nathaniel and Josh Lowe both were very musically talented.

10. Rangers pulled off a fleece to acquire him

Ahead of the 2021 season, the Rangers pulled off a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire a guy by the name of Nate Lowe.