Vance Law, baseball player, 1980-1991

Vance Law

Born: 10/1/1956 in Boise, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-01 | Final Game: 1991-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Vance Aaron Law

Biography

Vance Law was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1991. Born in 1956, Law played primarily as a position player, appearing in 1,212 games throughout his career. He was known for his versatile contributions on the field, accumulating 972 hits, 71 home runs, and driving in 442 runs, while maintaining a career batting average of .256. Law also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 34 stolen bases. His performance earned him a selection to the All-Star Game, highlighting his impact during an era characterized by a mix of traditional baseball skills and the evolving strategies of the game. Law's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the end of the deadball era and the heightened offensive production of the late 1980s and early 1990s. He played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he displayed a solid all-around game, contributing both offensively and defensively. His legacy is marked not only by his statistical contributions but also by his ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of baseball during his tenure, making him a respected figure in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 0 7 0 0 0 0 8.0 9 3 0 3 2 3.38 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1212 3802 453 972 193 26 71 442 34 408 602 0.256 0.326 0.376 0.703 -546.4

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
6 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 6 0.143

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1989 NLCS CHN 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000
1983 ALCS CHA 4 11 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 3 0.182

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 58 32 321 30 3 23
2B 391 347 710 1065 29 208
3B 700 589 442 1115 71 102
OF 14 3 12 1 1 1
P 7 0 0 2 0 0
SS 109 89 143 284 19 49

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 7
First Base 60
Second Base 388
Third Base 704
Shortstop 110
Left Field 6
Center Field 7
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 OAK AL $500,000
1989 CHN NL $425,000
1988 CHN NL $375,000
1987 MON NL $525,000
1986 MON NL $450,000
1985 MON NL $375,000
Total Career Earnings $2,650,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978