Brett Laxton
Born: 10/5/1973 in Stratford, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-06-21 | Final Game: 2000-07-13
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Brett William Laxton
Biography
Brett Laxton, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1999 to 2000. Laxton played as a position player, making his mark in the Major Leagues during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was beginning to see a shift towards more offensive play. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 9 games but unfortunately did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the challenges he faced at the plate, Laxton's journey to the major leagues is a testament to the determination and perseverance required to reach the highest level of the sport. His experience reflects the rigorous competition of professional baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s, a time marked by both emerging talents and established stars. While his major league statistics may not fully capture his potential, Laxton remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 35 | 23 | 1 | 17 | 23 | 7.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7.45 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.7 | 23 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 8.10 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | KCR | AL | 6 | 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 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | OAK | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | KCA | P | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 9 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |