Marcus Lawton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Marcus Lawton |
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 18, 1965 Gulfport, Mississippi |
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| August 11, 1989, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| October 1, 1989, for the New York Yankees | |||
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| Batting average | .214 | ||
| Home runs | 0 | ||
| Runs batted in | 0 | ||
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Marcus Dwayne Lawton is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He was an outfielder, meaning he played in the large grassy area of the baseball field. Marcus was born on August 18, 1965, in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Marcus Lawton's Baseball Journey
Marcus Lawton began his professional baseball career after being chosen by the New York Mets in the 1983 draft. This is when a team picks a player to join their organization.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Marcus made it to the top level of baseball, Major League Baseball (MLB), in 1989. He played for the famous New York Yankees team. During his time with the Yankees, he played in 10 games. He managed to get 3 hits in 14 chances to bat. His final game in the MLB was on October 1, 1989.
A Family Connection
Interestingly, Marcus isn't the only baseball player in his family. His younger brother, Matt Lawton, also played in the major leagues.
