Brett Lawrie

Born: 1/18/1990 in Langley, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2011-08-05 | Final Game: 2016-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Brett Russell Lawrie

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Biography

Brett Lawrie, born in 1990, was a Canadian professional baseball player who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2016. Known for his fiery demeanor and versatile playing style, Lawrie primarily played as a position player throughout his career, showcasing his talents in the infield. He appeared in 588 games, accumulating 578 hits, 71 home runs, and 253 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .261. Lawrie also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 41 stolen bases during his tenure. Lawrie's career began with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he quickly garnered attention for his aggressive playing style and strong defensive skills. His ability to contribute both offensively and defensively made him a key player for the teams he played for, including stints with the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago White Sox. As a player who emerged in the early 2010s, Lawrie participated in a league increasingly focused on power hitting and athleticism, leaving his mark in an era characterized by high offensive outputs and evolving player dynamics. Despite his retirement in 2016, Lawrie's impact on the game and his passionate approach to baseball continue to resonate with fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
588	2217	266	578	112	13	71	253	41	153	487	0.261	0.315	0.419	0.734	452.5

Career AVG .261 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .315 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .419 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — near 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
2011	TOR	AL	43	150	26	44	8	4	9	25	7	16	31	0.293	.255 (+15%)	.320 (+16%)	.399 (+45%)	.719 (+32%)	816.6
2012	TOR	AL	125	494	73	135	26	3	11	48	13	33	86	0.273	.254 (+7%)	.318 (+2%)	.405 (avg)	.724 (+1%)	56.1
2013	TOR	AL	107	401	41	102	18	3	11	46	9	30	68	0.254	.253 (avg)	.317 (-1%)	.396 (avg)	.714 (avg)	-34.7
2014	TOR	AL	70	259	27	64	9	0	12	38	0	16	49	0.247	.251 (-2%)	.313 (-4%)	.386 (+9%)	.700 (+3%)	118.8
2015	OAK	AL	149	562	64	146	29	3	16	60	5	28	144	0.260	.254 (+2%)	.316 (-6%)	.404 (+1%)	.721 (-2%)	-349.0
2016	CHW	AL	94	351	35	87	22	0	12	36	7	30	109	0.248	.255 (-3%)	.321 (-4%)	.417 (-1%)	.738 (-2%)	-155.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	172	164	314	434	19	108
3B	441	418	301	861	53	77
SS	1	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2011	TOR	3B	43	43	38	120	6	10
2012	TOR	3B	123	124	84	273	17	23
2012	TOR	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
2013	TOR	2B	6	6	12	9	2	2
2013	TOR	3B	103	101	68	189	10	19
2014	TOR	2B	32	26	53	69	2	19
2014	TOR	3B	63	44	42	82	2	10
2015	OAK	2B	42	40	92	114	6	28
2015	OAK	3B	109	106	69	197	18	15
2016	CHA	2B	92	92	157	242	9	59