Reggie Lawson

Reggie Lawson
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1997-08-02) August 2, 1997 (age 27)
Victorville, California
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Medals
Men's baseball
Representing  United States
U-18 Baseball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 Osaka Team

Reginald Jefferson Lawson (born August 2, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.

Amateur career

Lawson attended Victor Valley High School in Victorville, California.[1] Lawson played in the 2015 Perfect Game All-American Classic.[2] Lawson was a member of Team USA when they won Gold at the 2015 WBSC U-18 Baseball World Cup.[3][4] He had committed to play college baseball at Arizona State University.[1][5] Lawson was drafted by the San Diego Padres, with the 71st overall selection, in the Compensation Round B of the 2016 MLB draft.[6] He signed with the Padres for a $1.9 million signing bonus.[7]

Professional career

Lawson made his professional debut in 2016 with the AZL Padres of the Rookie-level Arizona League, going 0–0 with a 8.31 ERA and 7 strikeouts over 8+2⁄3 innings . He spent the 2017 season with the Fort Wayne TinCaps of the Single–A Midwest League, going 4–6 with a 5.30 ERA and 89 strikeouts over 73 innings.[8] Lawson spent the 2018 season with the Lake Elsinore Storm of the High–A California League, going 8–5 with a 4.69 ERA and 117 strikeouts over 117 innings.[9][10] In 2019, Lawson played for the Amarillo Sod Poodles of the Double-A Texas League, going 3–1 with a 5.20 ERA and 36 strikeouts over 27+2⁄3 innings .[11] He appeared in just six games due to an elbow injury.[12][13] Following the 2019 season, Lawson played for the Peoria Javelinas of the Arizona Fall League.[13][14]

Lawson did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He underwent Tommy John surgery in March 2020.[15] On November 20, 2020, Lawson was added to the 40-man roster.[16] Lawson missed a large portion of the 2021 season recovering from Tommy John, and pitched only 6+2⁄3 minor league innings, allowing 10 runs. He was outrighted off of the 40-man roster following the season on November 19, 2021.[17] He began the 2022 season with the Double–A San Antonio Missions, compiling a 4–6 record and 5.63 ERA with 55 strikeouts across 17 starts. Lawson announced his retirement from professional baseball on August 13, 2022.[18]

On November 14, 2023, Lawson came out of retirement and re–joined the Padres organization.[19] On November 6, he elected free agency.[20]

References

  1. ^ a b Matthew Peters (June 21, 2016). "Victor Valley's Reggie Lawson signs big deal with San Diego Padres". Daily Press. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  2. ^ Perfect Game. "2015 Perfect Game All-American Classic – San Diego". Perfect Game. Archived from the original on December 18, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  3. ^ Matthew Peters (February 26, 2016). "Prep Baseball: Victor Valley's Reggie Lawson starts season as a top prospect". Daily Press. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  4. ^ Staff Reports (August 19, 2015). "Victor Valley pitcher Reggie Lawson named to USA 18U team". Daily Press. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  5. ^ John Sickels (June 7, 2016). "2016 MLB Draft: Reggie Lawson, RHP, Victorville, California". Minor League Ball. SB Nation. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  6. ^ AJ Cassavell (June 9, 2016). "Fireballer caps talent-rich Day 1 for Padres". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  7. ^ Daniel Kramer (June 20, 2016). "Padres agree to deal with No. 71 overall Draft pick Lawson". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  8. ^ Jeff Sanders (June 20, 2018). "Minors: Reggie Lawson changing it up in Cal League". The San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  9. ^ Kale Steed (April 3, 2019). "Lawson will be dealing for Sod Poodles". Amarillo Globe-News. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  10. ^ James Clark (June 2018). "Changeup Taught by Hoffman Making a Real Difference for Reggie Lawson". East Village Times. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  11. ^ Amarillo Sod Poodles (May 2, 2019). "Sod Poodles Blank Cardinals 1–0, Earn First Shutout In Franchise History". MiLB.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  12. ^ AJ Cassavell (October 2, 2019). "Welke Classic gives glimpse at Padres' future". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  13. ^ a b Mike Rosenbaum (October 4, 2019). "Owen Miller embraces versatility in AFL". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2019. Retrieved October 11, 2019.
  14. ^ Jonathan Mayo (October 18, 2019). "Feeling healthy, Lawson spins scoreless start". MLB.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2019. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
  15. ^ "Andres Muñoz, Reggie Lawson undergo Tommy John". MLB.com.
  16. ^ Connor Byrne (2020-11-20). "Padres Designate Luis Perdomo, Select 3 Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Archived from the original on November 20, 2020. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  17. ^ "Padres' Reggie Lawson: Outrighted to Triple-A".
  18. ^ "Minors: Jay Groome deals for El Paso; Reggie Lawson retires". sandiegouniontribune.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  19. ^ "Slumber Company: Pitching Sleeper Candidates in the Padres System". madfriars.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  20. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2024). "Minor League Free Agents 2024". Baseball America. Retrieved November 6, 2024.