Bill Lawrence
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932)
Bill Lawrence was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1932 for the Detroit Tigers. In 25 career games, he hit .217 with 10 hits and 3 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 194 lb
- Died
- 6/15/1997 in Redwood City, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-04-13
- Last Game
- 1932-07-21
Full name: William Henry Lawrence
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .217 | .294 | .239 | .533 | -183 |
Career AVG .217 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OBP .294 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career SLG .239 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 38.9% below league average.
Career OPS .533 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | DET | AL | 25 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -182.7 |
| Career · 1 season | 25 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | .217 | — | — | — | — | -183 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .205 |
| Away | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .286 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-07-21 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-20 | DET | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-15 | DET | PHA | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-10 | DET | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-07-09 | DET | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932-07-08 | DET | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-07 | DET | NYY | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-07-02 | DET | CLE | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-21 | DET | BOS | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-14 | DET | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1929 |
Bill Lawrence: the record in brief
According to the bio, Bill Lawrence debuted on April 13, 1932 and played a final game on July 21, 1932. Every season row on the page belongs to the Detroit Tigers, in 1932. Lawrence played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw right-handed. Born on March 11, 1906, in San Mateo, CA, USA, Lawrence was listed at 6'4" and 194 pounds. Lawrence's death is recorded on June 15, 1997, in Redwood City, CA, USA. Bill Lawrence was the playing name; the full given name is William Henry.
Lawrence's career batting table shows 25 games, 46 at bats and 10 hits, a .217 average; the totals also include 3 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .294 and .239 give Lawrence a career OPS of .533. Over the seasons Lawrence played, league hitters batted .275; the .217 career figure is 21.0% below that. In OPS terms, Lawrence's .533 stands 26.6% below the league's .727. Lawrence's lone season row is 1932 with the Detroit Tigers: 25 games, 10 hits in 46 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bill Lawrence
- Was Bill Lawrence a pitcher?
- No. Bill Lawrence was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Bill Lawrence hit?
- Bill Lawrence hit 0 career home runs with 10 hits.
- What teams did Bill Lawrence play for?
- Bill Lawrence played for one team, the Detroit Tigers (1932).
- What were Bill Lawrence's career stats?
- In 25 games, Bill Lawrence had 10 hits, 3 RBI, and 10 runs, with a .217 batting average.
- What position did Bill Lawrence play?
- Bill Lawrence played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bill Lawrence and how much did he weigh?
- Bill Lawrence was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 194 pounds.
- What was Bill Lawrence's career batting average?
- Bill Lawrence batted .217 over his career, with 10 hits in 46 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bill Lawrence have?
- Bill Lawrence drove in 3 runs in his career.
- Is Bill Lawrence in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bill Lawrence has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.