Brooks Lawrence, baseball player, 1954-1960

Brooks Lawrence

Born: 1/30/1925 in Springfield, OH, USA

Died: 4/27/2000 in Springfield, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-06-24 | Final Game: 1960-05-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Brooks Ulysses Lawrence

Biography

Brooks Lawrence was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1954 to 1960. Born in 1925, Lawrence made a name for himself during an era characterized by a shift in the game, as the sport began to evolve beyond the confines of the deadball era. He played a total of six seasons in Major League Baseball, achieving a career record of 69-62 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. Over the course of his career, he recorded 481 strikeouts and notched 22 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them out effectively. Lawrence's performance earned him recognition, culminating in an All-Star selection during his career. Renowned for his competitive spirit and adept pitching skills, he contributed significantly to his teams, and his statistics reflect a solid, if not stellar, contribution to the game. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Brooks Lawrence remains a respected figure in baseball history, remembered for his role in a transformative period in the sport.

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 1034 491 110 385 481 4.25 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

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 0.154 0.199 0.176 0.374 -2065.8

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by 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