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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | STL | NL | 15 | 6 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 158.7 | 141 | 66 | 72 | 72 | 3.74 | - |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 3 | 8 | 46 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 96.0 | 102 | 70 | 58 | 52 | 6.56 | - |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 19 | 10 | 49 | 30 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 218.7 | 210 | 97 | 71 | 96 | 3.99 | -424.0 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 16 | 13 | 49 | 32 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 250.3 | 234 | 98 | 76 | 121 | 3.52 | -90.3 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 8 | 13 | 46 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 181.0 | 194 | 83 | 55 | 74 | 4.13 | 1707.1 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 7 | 12 | 43 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 128.3 | 144 | 68 | 45 | 64 | 4.77 | -1678.9 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 10.57 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | STL | NL | 35 | 53 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.189 | -348.3 |
| 1955 | STL | NL | 46 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | CIN | NL | 49 | 70 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 0.157 | -591.9 |
| 1957 | CIN | NL | 49 | 82 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 0.171 | -570.7 |
| 1958 | CIN | NL | 46 | 53 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0.113 | -554.9 |
| 1959 | CIN | NL | 43 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | CIN | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 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
| 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 |