Roxie Lawson

Born: 4/13/1906 in Donnellson, IA, USA

Died: 4/9/1977 in Stockport, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-08-03 | Final Game: 1940-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Alfred Voyle Lawson

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Biography

Roxie Lawson was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1930 until 1940, becoming a notable figure in the sport during an era characterized by the transition towards more dynamic offensive play. Born in 1906, Lawson established himself in the Major Leagues with a career record of 47 wins and 39 losses, showcasing a competent level of performance on the mound. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.37, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers during a time when hitting was on the rise, and the game was beginning to embrace more aggressive styles of play. Over the course of his career, Lawson recorded 258 strikeouts and secured 11 saves, contributing to his teams with a blend of reliability and resilience. While he may not have achieved the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions to the game during the late 1930s left an imprint on the pitching landscape. As the Major Leagues were evolving and preparing for the significant changes that would soon follow, Lawson's career serves as a reminder of the foundational talents that shaped the sport in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
47	39	208	83	34	2	11	851.7	963	508	70	512	258	5.37	0

Career ERA 5.37 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 24.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1930	CLE	AL	1	2	7	4	2	0	0	33.7	46	23	23	10	6.15	4.80 (-28%)	-550.2
1931	CLE	AL	0	2	17	3	0	0	0	55.7	72	47	36	20	7.60	4.10 (-85%)	-2011.8
1933	DET	AL	0	1	4	2	0	0	0	16.0	17	13	17	6	7.31	3.86 (-90%)	-1251.3
1935	DET	AL	3	1	7	4	4	2	2	40.0	34	7	24	16	1.57	4.35 (+64%)	-825.3
1936	DET	AL	8	6	41	8	3	0	3	128.0	139	78	71	34	5.48	4.59 (-20%)	-4333.6
1937	DET	AL	18	7	37	29	15	0	1	217.3	236	127	115	68	5.26	4.34 (-21%)	-4872.2
1938	DET	AL	8	9	27	16	5	0	1	127.0	154	77	82	39	5.46	4.35 (-26%)	-4563.6
1939	DET	AL	1	1	2	1	0	0	0	11.3	7	6	7	4	4.76	4.28 (-11%)	-306.3
1939	SLA	AL	3	7	36	14	5	0	0	150.7	181	89	83	43	5.32	4.28 (-24%)	-2990.8
1940	SLA	AL	5	3	30	2	0	0	4	72.0	77	41	54	18	5.12	4.21 (-22%)	-2637.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
209	283	26	49	5	3	0	17	0	12	57	0.173	0.209	0.212	0.421	-246.5

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 37.6% below league average.

Career OBP .209 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career SLG .212 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 46.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.421 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1930	CLE	AL	7	11	3	1	0	0	0	2	7	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	CLE	AL	17	14	0	2	0	1	1	0	5	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1933	DET	AL	4	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	DET	AL	7	13	1	4	1	0	3	1	2	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	DET	AL	41	45	2	10	0	1	5	2	6	0.222	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	DET	AL	37	81	11	21	3	0	6	6	14	0.259	.276 (-6%)	.342 (-9%)	.398 (-26%)	.740 (-18%)	-246.5
1938	DET	AL	27	45	1	2	0	0	1	1	9	0.044	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	DET	AL	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	SLA	AL	37	43	6	8	1	1	1	0	8	0.186	—	—	—	—	0.0
1940	SLA	AL	30	22	1	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	208	0	52	145	8	7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1930	CLE	P	7	2	6	0	0
1931	CLE	P	17	5	7	1	1
1933	DET	P	4	0	5	0	0
1935	DET	P	7	2	2	1	0
1936	DET	P	41	7	28	1	1
1937	DET	P	37	16	33	2	2
1938	DET	P	27	9	26	2	0
1939	DET	P	2	0	3	0	0
1939	SLA	P	36	8	23	1	1
1940	SLA	P	30	3	12	0	2