Brooks Lawrence
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1954-1960)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 205 lb
- Died
- 4/27/2000 in Springfield, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1954-06-24
- Last Game
- 1960-05-01
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Brooks Ulysses Lawrence
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 69 | 62 | 275 | 127 | 42 | 5 | 22 | 1040.7 | 1,034 | 491 | 110 | 385 | 481 | 4.25 | -4331.9 |
Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 9.0% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | SLN | NL | 15 | 6 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 158.7 | 141 | 66 | 72 | 72 | 3.74 | 3.90 (+4%) | -1978.0 |
| 1955 | SLN | NL | 3 | 8 | 46 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 96.0 | 102 | 70 | 58 | 52 | 6.56 | 4.00 (-64%) | -1937.0 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 19 | 10 | 49 | 30 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 218.7 | 210 | 97 | 71 | 96 | 3.99 | 3.96 (-1%) | -404.8 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 16 | 13 | 49 | 32 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 250.3 | 234 | 98 | 76 | 121 | 3.52 | 3.83 (+8%) | -85.7 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 8 | 13 | 46 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 181.0 | 194 | 83 | 55 | 74 | 4.13 | 3.86 (-7%) | 1707.1 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 7 | 12 | 43 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 128.3 | 144 | 68 | 45 | 64 | 4.77 | 3.90 (-22%) | -1633.5 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 10.57 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 69 | 62 | 275 | 127 | 42 | 5 | 22 | 1,040.2 | 1,034 | 491 | 385 | 481 | 4.25 | — | -4,332 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 275 | 319 | 17 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 95 | .154 | .199 | .176 | .374 | -1,897 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 40.4% below league average.
Career OBP .199 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.
Career SLG .176 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.
Career OPS .374 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 48.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | SLN | NL | 35 | 53 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .189 | .261 (-28%) | .333 (-26%) | .390 (-52%) | .723 (-40%) | -326.1 |
| 1955 | SLN | NL | 46 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 49 | 70 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | .157 | .258 (-39%) | .331 (-44%) | .397 (-46%) | .728 (-45%) | -540.4 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 49 | 82 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 26 | .171 | .257 (-34%) | .323 (-30%) | .391 (-50%) | .715 (-41%) | -521.0 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 46 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | .113 | .257 (-56%) | .324 (-44%) | .394 (-71%) | .719 (-59%) | -509.2 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 43 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 275 | 319 | 17 | 49 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 95 | .154 | — | — | — | — | -1,897 | ||
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 (550 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 144 | 145 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 13 | .152 |
| Away | 131 | 174 | 11 | 27 | 0 | 10 | .155 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 144 | 524.1 | 519 | 249 | 181 | 267 | 4.27 |
| Away | 131 | 516.0 | 515 | 241 | 204 | 215 | 4.20 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-05-01 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1960-04-30 | CIN | PIT | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-27 | CIN | ATL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-22 | CIN | PHI | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-20 | CIN | ATL | SV | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1960-04-14 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1960-04-12 | CIN | PHI | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-19 | CIN | PIT | L | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959-09-17 | CIN | LAD | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1959-09-16 | CIN | LAD | SV | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 275 | 127 | 84 | 185 | 13 | 17 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | SLN | P | 35 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 1 | 4 |
| 1955 | SLN | P | 46 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1956 | CIN | P | 49 | 30 | 13 | 53 | 2 | 5 |
| 1957 | CIN | P | 49 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| 1958 | CIN | P | 46 | 23 | 6 | 33 | 2 | 2 |
| 1959 | CIN | P | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 3 | 1 |
| 1960 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 275 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | COL | NL | $500,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $500,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami University of Ohio | Oxford | OH | 1948 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 6.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Brooks Lawrence (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brooks Lawrence
- What years did Brooks Lawrence play?
- Brooks Lawrence played in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1960.
- Was Brooks Lawrence a pitcher?
- Yes. Brooks Lawrence pitched in the major leagues, recording 69 wins and 481 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Brooks Lawrence hit?
- Brooks Lawrence hit 0 career home runs with 49 hits.