Steve Lawson

Born: 12/28/1950 in Oakland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-08-03 | Final Game: 1972-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Steven George Lawson

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Biography

Steve Lawson was a professional baseball player born in 1950, whose career spanned a brief period from August 3, 1972, to October 4, 1972. Primarily recognized as a position player, Lawson's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a small sample size, appearing in only 13 games. Throughout his career, he recorded 1 hit, finishing with a batting average of 1.0. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in any runs, Lawson's presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during the early 1970s, a time characterized by significant changes in the game and the emergence of new talent. Lawson's playing career, though short, occurred in an era that was transitioning from the traditional styles of play to more dynamic and aggressive strategies. The 1970s saw the rise of players who would later redefine the game, and while Lawson may not have had the statistics to match, his experiences as a player provided him with a unique perspective on the evolving nature of baseball. His journey through the majors, however fleeting, reflects the challenges and realities faced by many aspiring athletes in the competitive landscape of professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	13	0	0	0	1	16.0	13	5	1	10	13	2.81	0

Career ERA 2.81 vs. league average 3.26 across their career seasons — 13.8% better 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
1972	TEX	AL	0	0	13	0	0	0	1	16.0	13	5	10	13	2.81	3.26 (+14%)	-79.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
13	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +310.2% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — +222.0% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +182.5% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — +201.0% above 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
1972	TEX	AL	13	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	13	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	TEX	P	13	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	13