Al Lawson
Born: 3/24/1869 in London, London, England
Died: 11/29/1954 in San Antonio, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1890-05-13 | Final Game: 1890-06-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 161 lbs
Full name: Alfred William Lawson
Biography
Al Lawson, born in 1869, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played as a position player, participating in a total of three games between May 13, 1890, and June 2, 1890. Lawson’s time in the major leagues came during an era characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the 19th century to the more organized and strategic game that would evolve in the following decades.
Despite his limited opportunities, Lawson's presence in the major leagues contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history during its formative years. In his three games, he recorded no hits, no runs batted in, and a batting average of 0.0. While his statistical contributions were minimal, Lawson's participation in the league reflects the competitive nature of the sport at the time, where many players vied for recognition in a rapidly growing sport. His career may have been short-lived, but it exemplified the challenges faced by many early baseball players as they navigated the developing landscape of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 6.63 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BSN | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9.00 | -409.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.000 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BSN | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1890 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |