Justin Lawrence Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 213 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 11/25/1994 (29)
- Experience
- 3
- College
- Daytona JC (FL)
Justin Lawrence Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Justin Lawrence News
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence secured his first save of the season in Tuesday's victory against the San Diego Padres. Lawrence allowed a hit in the frame, but no runs, walks or strikeouts. Lawrence has struggled with a 6.23 ERA on the season, but could be the top option for a Rockies team that is unlikely to see many save opportunities this season. Between his struggles, team and home ballpark, Lawrence can be ignored in most formats at the moment.
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence picked up his first save of the season in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Padres. Lawrence came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by three. He got the first two outs on a lineout and groundout, allowed a single, and ended the game on a flyout. Lawrence has pitched poorly overall this season with a 6.23 ERA and a 4.15 K/9 in nine appearances. The Rockies may not see many save opportunities this season, as this was just their fourth. However, Jake Bird has seen two of them and has pitched better than Lawrence, so he may be the best fantasy option right now in deeper roto leagues.
Colorado Rockies closer Justin Lawrence imploded on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up five runs (four earned) on five hits while recording just one out. Lawrence entered the ninth with the Rockies holding a 6-2 lead and exited down 7-6. The right-hander avoided the loss thanks to heroics from Ryan McMahon as the Rockies won 10-7. The 29-year-old faced many consistency issues in 2023 as the Rockies closer, and it appears he'll be a bit unpredictable again this season. After starting with a shutout appearance against Arizona, this was different from the outing Lawrence and the Rockies were hoping to follow up with. Nothing indicates that Friday's performance may bump Lawrence out of Colorado's closer role, but fantasy managers should keep an eye on it going forward.
Batting Order
1 | Ezequiel Tovar |
2 | Brenton Doyle |
3 | Ryan McMahon |
4 | Elias Díaz |
5 | Elehuris Montero |
6 | Brendan Rodgers |
7 | Jake Cave |
8 | Hunter Goodman |
9 | Jacob Stallings |
Justin Lawrence Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Ezequiel Tovar |
2 | Brenton Doyle |
3 | Ryan McMahon |
4 | Elias Díaz |
5 | Elehuris Montero |
6 | Brendan Rodgers |
7 | Jake Cave |
8 | Hunter Goodman |
9 | Jacob Stallings |
Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Justin Lawrence is competing for the team's closer role. Lawrence had four wins and 11 saves with a 3.72 ERA, a 1.35 WHIP, and 78 strikeouts in 75 innings last year. The 29-year-old started the year with a 1.47 ERA through mid-May when he ascended to the closer role after Pierce Johnson was traded to the Atlanta Braves. He struggled to a 5.32 ERA in the second half before losing the job to Tyler Kinley in September. Lawrence features a hard sinker and an outstanding sweeper, but his biggest issue remains the free pass; he issued walks at an 11% clip in 2023. A heavy groundball pitcher, his 48.8% was in the 79th percentile. With a current NFBC ADP of 384, Lawrence could easily get you 20 saves if he becomes Colorado's primary closer. The right-hander is going late in most drafts and should rack up double-digit saves. ATC projections are on board with this assessment and project Lawrence for 11 saves in 2024.