Garland Lawing

Born: 8/29/1918 in Gastonia, NC, USA

Died: 9/27/1996 in Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-05-29 | Final Game: 1946-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Garland Frederick Lawing

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Biography

Garland Lawing was a professional baseball player born in 1918, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball in 1946. He played as a position player primarily during the post-World War II era, a time when the sport was beginning to see a resurgence in popularity as returning servicemen filled the stands and the game itself started to evolve. Lawing's major league career spanned from May 29, 1946, to July 20, 1946, during which he participated in 10 games. Throughout his time in the big leagues, Lawing recorded 2 hits in 15 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .133. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, nor did he attempt any stolen bases. Despite the limited statistics, Lawing's involvement in MLB during this transitional period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players in the aftermath of the war. His experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport, even if their careers were short-lived.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
10	15	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.133	0.133	0.133	0.267	0.0

Career AVG .133 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OBP .133 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 59.5% below league average.

Career SLG .133 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 62.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.267 vs. league average 0.687 across their career seasons — 61.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1946	CIN	NL	2	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	NY1	NL	8	12	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	6	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	CIN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1946	NY1	OF	4	0	6	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	1
Right Field	1