Marcus Lawton
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
Marcus Lawton was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the New York Yankees. In 10 career games, he hit .214 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 160 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-08-11
- Last Game
- 1989-10-01
Full name: Marcus Dwayne Lawton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .214 | .214 | .214 | .429 | 0 |
Career AVG .214 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.
Career OBP .214 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.
Career SLG .214 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 42.9% below league average.
Career OPS .429 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 38.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYA | AL | 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .214 | — | — | — | — | 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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-10-01 | NYY | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-30 | NYY | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1989-09-24 | NYY | BAL | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-21 | NYY | MIL | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-09-12 | NYY | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-15 | NYY | MIL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-14 | NYY | MIL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-13 | NYY | MIN | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-12 | NYY | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-08-11 | NYY | MIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Marcus Lawton: the record in brief
According to the bio, Marcus Lawton debuted on August 11, 1989 and played a final game on October 1, 1989. Lawton's only club in the season tables is the New York Yankees. Listed as an outfielder, Lawton switch-hit and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 160 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The birth record reads August 18, 1965, in Gulfport, MS, USA. Lawton's full given name, per the bio, is Marcus Dwayne Lawton.
Lawton's career batting table shows 10 games, 14 at bats and 3 hits, a .214 average. Set against a .254 league average for the same years, Lawton's .214 average sits 15.7% below it. In OPS terms, Lawton's .429 stands 38.3% below the league's .695. Only one season appears, 1989 for the New York Yankees, when Lawton played 10 games and went 3 for 14.
Lawton's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 10 games from Retrosheet.
The position table credits Lawton with 7 games at left field and also lists 1 at right field and 1 at designated hitter.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marcus Lawton
- Was Marcus Lawton a pitcher?
- No. Marcus Lawton was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Marcus Lawton hit?
- Marcus Lawton hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Marcus Lawton play for?
- Marcus Lawton played for one team, the New York Yankees (1989).
- What were Marcus Lawton's career stats?
- In 10 games, Marcus Lawton had 3 hits, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .214 batting average.
- What position did Marcus Lawton play?
- Marcus Lawton played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marcus Lawton and how much did he weigh?
- Marcus Lawton was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 160 pounds.
- What was Marcus Lawton's career batting average?
- Marcus Lawton batted .214 over his career, with 3 hits in 14 at bats.
- Is Marcus Lawton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marcus Lawton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.