Bill Lawrence
Born: 3/11/1906 in San Mateo, CA, USA
Died: 6/15/1997 in Redwood City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-04-13 | Final Game: 1932-07-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 194 lbs
Full name: William Henry Lawrence
Biography
Bill Lawrence, born in 1906, was a position player who made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s. His career spanned from April 13, 1932, until July 21, 1932, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. Lawrence played in 25 games, primarily showcasing his skills with a bat that yielded 10 hits over the course of his limited tenure in the league.
Despite finishing with a batting average of .217 and recording no home runs, Lawrence contributed three runs batted in during his time on the field. His career highlights reflect the challenges faced by players in that period, as many sought to establish themselves amidst the competitive landscape of professional baseball. While his time in the limelight was short, Bill Lawrence remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the many players whose contributions may not have been fully captured in statistics alone.
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 | 0.217 | 0.294 | 0.239 | 0.533 | -201.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | DET | AL | 25 | 46 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0.217 | -201.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 15 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | DET | OF | 15 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 7 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1929 |