Casey Lawrence, Pitcher, Toronto Blue Jays

Date of Birth: 10/28/1987
Birthplace: McSherrystown, Pennsylvania
College: Albright College

Casey Lawrence, pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, was both a pitcher and a first baseman in college. The Blue Jays signed him in June, 2010, and he pitched in their minor league system from 2010 through 2016.

As primarily a starting pitcher in the minor leagues from 2010 through 2016, Lawrence pitched in 169 games. He gave up 1,063 hits, including 66 home runs, and 471 runs (410 earned runs). He struck out 629 batters while walking only 180. He had 63 wins to 60 losses in 964.0 innings.

Lawrence was first called up to the Blue Jays on April 8, 2017. He pitched in relief that day and he gave up a walk that gave the Tampa Bay Rays the win.

The Blue Jays designated Lawrence for assignment on May 8, 2017. He was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners on May 11th. He finished the 2017 season with 2 wins and 3 losses, 52 strikeouts to 25 walks, and a 6.34 ERA in 4 games with the Blue Jays and 23 games with the Mariners.

Lawrence became a free agent on November 6, 2017. He signed a minor league contract with the Mariners on January 16, 2018. He spent most of the 2018 season in the minors, pitching in just 11 games with the Mariners. He had a 7.33 ERA in 23.1 innings.

Lawrence was released by the Mariners on November 29, 2018. He played in Japan in 2019.

Lawrence signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins on January 28, 2020. He didn't play professional baseball in 2020.

Lawrence became a free agent on November 2, 2020. He returned to the Blue Jays on May 19, 2021. He played only in the minors in 2021.

Lawrence became a free agent on November 7, 2021. He signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays on November 29th.

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