Lawrence Simpson
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Lawrence Simpson was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the West Baden Sprudels and the Indianapolis ABCs. Across 10 career appearances, he went 4-2 with a 4.30 ERA and 27 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
- Died
- 6/25/1921 in Fort Bayard, NM, USA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 10.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0.00 | 3.07 (+100%) | 294.6 |
| 1914 | ABC | WES | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 48.2 | 60 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 5.18 | 2.93 (-77%) | -1157.8 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 4 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 58.2 | 65 | 28 | 17 | 27 | 4.30 | — | -863 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .163 | .217 | .186 | .403 | 0 |
Career AVG .163 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.
Career OBP .217 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.
Career SLG .186 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 45.6% below league average.
Career OPS .403 vs. league average .665 across their career seasons — 39.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | WBS | WES | 4 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | ABC | WES | 16 | 32 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 43 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .163 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 10 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Right Field | 5 |
Lawrence Simpson: the record in brief
Lawrence Simpson's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1913 to 1914. By club, Simpson's seasons break down as the West Baden Sprudels (1913) and the Indianapolis ABCs (1914). The bio lists Simpson's primary position as pitcher. Simpson was born on August 13, 1890, in Cumberland, OH, USA. Simpson died on June 25, 1921, in Fort Bayard, NM, USA.
Simpson's career pitching line is 4 wins, 2 losses and a 4.30 ERA over 10 appearances. The totals include 27 strikeouts. Against a 2.98 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.30 mark was 44.0% worse. 1914 was Simpson's sharpest full season, a 5.18 ERA against the league's 2.93.
By games played in the field, pitcher leads with 10, followed by right field (5) and second base (2). Fielding on the mound produced 3 putouts and 23 assists against 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Simpson
- Was Lawrence Simpson a pitcher?
- Yes. Lawrence Simpson pitched in the major leagues, recording 4 wins and 27 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lawrence Simpson hit?
- Lawrence Simpson hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What was Lawrence Simpson's career batting average?
- Lawrence Simpson batted .163 over his career, with 7 hits in 43 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lawrence Simpson have?
- Lawrence Simpson drove in 2 runs in his career.
- What was Lawrence Simpson's career ERA?
- Lawrence Simpson finished with a 4.30 career ERA, going 4-2 with 27 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lawrence Simpson have?
- Lawrence Simpson recorded 27 career strikeouts.