Lowery was drafted by the
Kansas City Royals in the 14th round (415th overall) of the
2001 Major League Baseball draft, out of
South Point High School in
Belmont, North Carolina. After seven years in the minors, he was called up for the first time on September 1, . He made his major league debut on September 6 against the
Cleveland Indians, tossing a scoreless inning and striking out two batters. Lowery recorded a 10.38 ERA in five September games. After retiring from baseball, Lowery became a coach in the Royals' farm system. == References ==