Joe Lawrence, baseball player, 2002-2002

Joe Lawrence

Born: 2/13/1977 in Lake Charles, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-04-08 | Final Game: 2002-07-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Joseph Dudley Lawrence

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Biography

Joe Lawrence was a professional baseball player born in 1977, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from April 8, 2002, to July 22, 2002. Primarily a position player, Lawrence made a brief yet impactful mark during the early 2000s, a period characterized by a transition in the game as teams increasingly valued power hitting and offensive production. Throughout his career, he appeared in 55 games, showcasing his versatility and determination as he sought to establish a foothold in the competitive landscape of professional baseball. During his time in the majors, Lawrence recorded 27 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 15 runs, concluding his career with a batting average of .180. While his offensive numbers did not reflect a standout player, his contributions to the teams he played for extended beyond mere statistics. Lawrence also demonstrated speed on the bases, successfully stealing 2 bases during his career. Although his time in the league was limited, Joe Lawrence remains a figure of interest for baseball historians, representing the struggles and aspirations of many players who have navigated the challenging world of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
55 150 16 27 4 0 2 15 2 16 38 0.180 0.262 0.247 0.508 -884.8

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OBP .262 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 40.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.748 across their career seasons — 32.0% 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
2002 TOR AL 55 150 16 27 4 0 2 15 2 16 38 0.180 .261 (-31%) .331 (-21%) .416 (-41%) .747 (-32%) -884.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 49 44 73 131 7 20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 TOR 2B 49 44 73 131 7 20

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 49
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 TOR AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000