Brian Lawrence
Born: 5/14/1976 in Fort Collins, CO, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-04-15 | Final Game: 2007-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Brian Michael Lawrence
Biography
Brian Lawrence, born in 1976, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2001 to 2007. Making his Major League Baseball debut with the San Diego Padres, Lawrence became known for his steady presence on the mound and his ability to pitch effectively in various situations. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 50-63 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19, reflecting his capability to compete in the highly competitive landscape of early 21st-century baseball.
Lawrence was recognized for his durability and consistency, amassing a total of 597 strikeouts over his career. Although he never achieved a save, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant, often serving as a reliable option for his teams. Competing during a time when the game was evolving with increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters, Lawrence's ability to navigate through lineups showcased his skill and determination. His journey through the majors remains a testament to the hardworking pitchers of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 63 | 168 | 152 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 963.0 | 1023 | 448 | 101 | 268 | 597 | 4.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 5 | 5 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 107 | 44 | 34 | 84 | 3.45 | - |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 12 | 12 | 35 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 210.0 | 230 | 86 | 52 | 149 | 3.69 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 10 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 210.7 | 206 | 98 | 57 | 116 | 4.19 | - |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 15 | 14 | 34 | 34 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 203.0 | 226 | 93 | 55 | 121 | 4.12 | - |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 7 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 195.7 | 211 | 105 | 57 | 109 | 4.83 | - |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 43 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 6.83 | -559.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170 | 289 | 16 | 38 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 97 | 0.131 | 0.168 | 0.166 | 0.334 | -2496.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SDP | NL | 27 | 26 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.115 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 35 | 63 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.095 | -678.6 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 33 | 67 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 0.224 | -309.7 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 36 | 62 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 25 | 0.097 | -740.7 |
| 2005 | SDP | NL | 33 | 59 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 0.085 | -767.8 |
| 2007 | NYN | NL | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS1 | SDN | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 168 | 152 | 63 | 171 | 9 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | SDN | P | 27 | 15 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002 | SDN | P | 35 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 33 | 33 | 14 | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 | SDN | P | 34 | 34 | 11 | 38 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | SDN | P | 33 | 33 | 12 | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 | NYN | P | 6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 168 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Player of the Week | Week of 2002-04-14 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | WAS | NL | $3,875,000 |
| 2005 | SDN | NL | $2,375,000 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | $925,000 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $625,000 |
| 2002 | SDN | NL | $235,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,035,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | LA | 1997, 1998 |
| Panola College | Carthage | TX | 1996 |