Brian Lawrence
| IP | 963 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.187 |
| WHIP | 1.341 |
| BB/9 | 2.505 |
| SO/9 | 5.579 |
- Full name Brian Michael Lawrence
- Born 05/14/1976 in Fort Collins, CO
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Northwestern State
- Debut 04/15/2001
- Drafted in the 17th round (502nd overall) by the San Diego Padres in 1998.
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Lawrence lacks size and a big-time fastball, and he was a mere 17th-round pick as a college senior in the 1998 draft. But there's no denying that he knows how to pitch. He has gone a combined 23-14 while leading Padres minor leaguers in ERA in each of the last two seasons. He shared the organization's 2000 minor league pitcher of the year award with Jacob Peavy. Lawrence has average velocity at best, but his fastball looks quicker because he effectively mixes in his slider and changeup. He throws strikes to both sides of the plate and possesses the best command in the system. His pro strikeout-walk ratio is 431-88. Lawrence thrived in eight Triple-A starts at the end of 2000, earning him the opportunity to compete for a big league rotation spot in spring training.
