Brett Lawrie
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011-2016)
Brett Lawrie was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016 for the Toronto Blue Jays, the Athletics, and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 6 seasons. In 588 career games, he hit .261 with 578 hits, 71 home runs, and 253 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 557.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-08-05
- Last Game
- 2016-07-21
Full name: Brett Russell Lawrie
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 588 | 2,217 | 266 | 578 | 112 | 13 | 71 | 253 | 41 | 153 | 487 | .261 | .315 | .419 | .734 | 557 |
Career AVG .261 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .315 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .419 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TOR | AL | 43 | 150 | 26 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25 | 7 | 16 | 31 | .293 | .255 (+15%) | .320 (+16%) | .399 (+45%) | .719 (+32%) | 816.6 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | 125 | 494 | 73 | 135 | 26 | 3 | 11 | 48 | 13 | 33 | 86 | .273 | .254 (+7%) | .318 (+2%) | .405 (avg) | .724 (+1%) | 56.1 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | 107 | 401 | 41 | 102 | 18 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 9 | 30 | 68 | .254 | .253 (avg) | .317 (-1%) | .396 (avg) | .714 (avg) | -29.0 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | 70 | 259 | 27 | 64 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 38 | 0 | 16 | 49 | .247 | .251 (-2%) | .313 (-4%) | .386 (+9%) | .700 (+3%) | 118.8 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | 149 | 562 | 64 | 146 | 29 | 3 | 16 | 60 | 5 | 28 | 144 | .260 | .254 (+2%) | .316 (-6%) | .404 (+1%) | .721 (-2%) | -273.5 |
| 2016 | CHA | AL | 94 | 351 | 35 | 87 | 22 | 0 | 12 | 36 | 7 | 30 | 109 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .321 (-4%) | .417 (-1%) | .738 (-2%) | -132.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 588 | 2,217 | 266 | 578 | 112 | 13 | 71 | 253 | 41 | 153 | 487 | .261 | — | — | — | — | 557 | ||
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 (588 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 294 | 1081 | 132 | 291 | 34 | 136 | .269 |
| Away | 294 | 1136 | 134 | 287 | 37 | 117 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-21 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-20 | CHW | SEA | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-19 | CHW | SEA | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-18 | CHW | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-17 | CHW | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-16 | CHW | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-15 | CHW | LAA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-10 | CHW | ATL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-09 | CHW | ATL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-08 | CHW | ATL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 172 | 164 | 314 | 434 | 19 | 108 |
| 3B | 441 | 418 | 301 | 861 | 53 | 77 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | TOR | 3B | 43 | 43 | 38 | 120 | 6 | 10 |
| 2012 | TOR | 3B | 123 | 124 | 84 | 273 | 17 | 23 |
| 2012 | TOR | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | TOR | 2B | 6 | 6 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 | TOR | 3B | 103 | 101 | 68 | 189 | 10 | 19 |
| 2014 | TOR | 2B | 32 | 26 | 53 | 69 | 2 | 19 |
| 2014 | TOR | 3B | 63 | 44 | 42 | 82 | 2 | 10 |
| 2015 | OAK | 2B | 42 | 40 | 92 | 114 | 6 | 28 |
| 2015 | OAK | 3B | 109 | 106 | 69 | 197 | 18 | 15 |
| 2016 | CHA | 2B | 92 | 92 | 157 | 242 | 9 | 59 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 172 |
| Third Base | 441 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CHA | AL | $4,125,000 |
| 2015 | OAK | AL | $1,925,000 |
| 2014 | TOR | AL | $516,100 |
| 2013 | TOR | AL | $500,000 |
| 2012 | TOR | AL | $482,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,548,600 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brett Lawrie
- What years did Brett Lawrie play?
- Brett Lawrie played in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016.
- Was Brett Lawrie a pitcher?
- No. Brett Lawrie was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Brett Lawrie hit?
- Brett Lawrie hit 71 career home runs with 578 hits.
- What was Brett Lawrie's career batting average?
- Brett Lawrie batted .261 over his career, with 578 hits in 2,217 at bats.
- How many RBI did Brett Lawrie have?
- Brett Lawrie drove in 253 runs in his career.
- Is Brett Lawrie in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brett Lawrie has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.