Bob Lawson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1902)
Bob Lawson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902 for the Boston Braves and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 9 career appearances, he went 2-4 with a 3.66 ERA and 17 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/28/1952 in Durham, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-05-07
- Last Game
- 1902-06-10
Full name: Robert Baker Lawson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46.0 | 45 | 17 | 28 | 12 | 3.33 | 3.49 (+5%) | -1080.3 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13.0 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4.85 | 3.17 (-53%) | 38.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 59.0 | 66 | 24 | 31 | 17 | 3.66 | — | -1,042 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .152 | .176 | .273 | .449 | 0 |
Career AVG .152 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.
Career OBP .176 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.
Career OPS .449 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 33.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 10 | 27 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .148 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 13 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 30 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | .167 |
| Away | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 55.0 | 59 | 19 | 28 | 14 | 3.11 |
| Away | 2 | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 11.25 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-06-10 | BLA | CLE | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-06-09 | BLA | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-05-31 | BLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-01 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-01 | BSN | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-06-29 | BSN | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-06-21 | BSN | CHC | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-06-19 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-06-18 | BSN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-05-24 | BSN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 9 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-06-10 | BLA | CLE | — | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-06-09 | BLA | CLE | L | 1.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1902-05-31 | BLA | CLE | L | 9.0 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1901-06-29 | BSN | CIN | — | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-06-21 | BSN | CHC | W | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1901-06-19 | BSN | CHC | W | 9.0 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-05-24 | BSN | PIT | L | 8.0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-05-13 | BSN | PHI | L | 9.0 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 1901-05-07 | BSN | BRO | — | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 1901, 1902 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1897, 1898, 1899 |
Bob Lawson: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 7, 1901 and the final game on June 10, 1902, Bob Lawson built the record summarized on this page. Lawson played for the Boston Beaneaters (1901) and the Baltimore Orioles (1902). Lawson, born on August 23, 1875, in Lynchburg, VA, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Lawson's listed size is 5'10" and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on October 28, 1952, in Durham, NC, USA. Bob Lawson was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Baker.
The pitching table credits Lawson with a 2-4 record and a 3.66 ERA in 9 games. The totals include 17 strikeouts. Against a 3.33 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.66 mark was 10.0% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.33 in 1901, when the league's was 3.49.
By games played in the field, pitcher leads with 9, followed by left field (3) and third base (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Bob Lawson
- What years did Bob Lawson play?
- Bob Lawson played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902.
- Was Bob Lawson a pitcher?
- Yes. Bob Lawson pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 17 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bob Lawson hit?
- Bob Lawson hit 1 career home run with 5 hits.
- What teams did Bob Lawson play for?
- Bob Lawson played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1901) and the Baltimore Orioles (1902).
- What were Bob Lawson's career stats?
- In 9 games, Bob Lawson went 2-4 with a 3.66 ERA, 17 strikeouts, and 59.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Bob Lawson play?
- Bob Lawson played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Bob Lawson and how much did he weigh?
- Bob Lawson was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Bob Lawson's career ERA?
- Bob Lawson finished with a 3.66 career ERA, going 2-4 with 17 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Bob Lawson have?
- Bob Lawson recorded 17 career strikeouts.
- Is Bob Lawson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Bob Lawson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.