The Red Sox’ first-round pick in the 2005 draft, Lowrie batted .300 in 40 games with the PawSox last season, with five homers and 21 RBIs. During his 93 games in Double-A Portland, the 23-year-old shortstop finished his stint with the Sea Dogs with a .297 batting ave. that included eight home runs and 49 RBIs.