JULY 6, 2022 • MLB.COM
The latest on Jordan Lawlar July 4: Lawlar has busy night in High-A debut After nearly hitting for the cycle and homering in his Single-A swan song, Jordan Lawlar made...
Gets call to High-A The Diamondbacks promoted Lawlar from Single-A Visalia to High-A Hillsboro on Monday.
Impact He made his debut for Hillsboro later Monday, going 1-for-4 with a stolen base, an RBI and a run. The 20-year-old was bumped up a level after he slashed .365/.461/.623 with eight home runs and 23 stolen bases across 191 plate appearances with Visalia. Regarded as one of the top prospects in the lower levels of the minors, Lawlar is an excellent asset in dynasty leagues and should make a push for the majors by the 2024 season, if not sooner.
JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action for Single-A club Lawlar (back) has gone 5-for-8 with a triple, two doubles, five runs, three RBI and a stolen base in two games for Single-A Visalia since returning from the 7-day injured list Wedn...
Impact Lawlar has resumed raking for Visalia since rejoining the full-season affiliate following a six-game rehab assignment in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League. Before he was shut down for about three weeks with the back injury, Lawlar slashed .352/.461/.600 over 33 games at Single-A.
JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Collects five hits in rehab game Lawlar (back) went 5-for-5 with a double, a triple, two RBI and three runs scored for the Diamondbacks' affiliate in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League on Tuesday.
Impact This was Lawlar's second rehab game in the ACL -- he was hitless in two at-bats and hit by pitch Monday -- in his bid to get back to Single-A Visalia. He started at shortstop and played seven of eight innings in the field before being taken out for the final frame. The shortstop appeared to be unaffected by the back injury that landed him on the injured list May 25. Prior to his injury, Lawlar sported a .352/.461/.600 slash with seven home runs, three triples, four doubles, 30 runs scored, 21 RBI, and 18 stolen bases over 33 games. A return to the Rawhide is expected by the end of the week.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to return Lawlar (back) is expected to play in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League beginning Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Lawlar will play several games there before returning to Single-A Visalia, where he batted .352 with seven home runs and 18 stolen bases prior to hitting the injured list. The shortstop experienced discomfort in his back last month, which was eventually diagnosed as a benign bone growth on the third rib of his right side. Lawlar was examined by an interventional radiologist and was cleared to resume playing. If the issue does recur, it could be addressed with an ablation procedure.
JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks prospect Jordan Lawlar expected back in action soon The Diamondbacks got good news on shortstop prospect Jordan Lawlar, who is expected to return from the injured list in relatively short orde...
JUNE 11, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Evaluated for back injury Lawlar was placed on the seven-day injured list with a back injury Thursday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The issue was described as "mid back soreness," and Lawlar was further evaluated in Phoenix on Thursday. He is also set to meet with a team physician Friday. It's a tough break for one of the most exciting prospects in the league, as he's hitting .352/.461/.600 with seven homers and 18 steals through 33 games with Single-A Visalia.
MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Double-digit hit streak Lawlar went 3-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a second run scored for Single-A Visalia on Saturday.
Impact Lawlar served as the designated hitter Saturday and lived up to the title. He hit a solo homer in the first inning and followed with a single in the third and fourth innings. The 19-year-old shortstop extended his hitting streak to 10 games, during which he's 20-for-44 (.455) with seven extra-base hits, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Raking in Single-A Lawlar is hitting .336/.452/.555 with six homers and 17 steals through 29 games for Single-A Visalia this year.
Impact The No. 6 overall pick in last year's draft, Lawlar had an abbreviated 2021 due to August shoulder surgery, but he's been back with a vengeance this year. Still just 19, Lawlar has flashed a spectacular bat and baserunning ability. Less spectacular: his fielding, as he's made 12 errors in 23 games at shortstop, good for a horrendous .864 fielding percentage. If he doesn't improve on that front, a move to second base (or perhaps the outfield) may be forthcoming, but scouts have generally been bullish on his ability to stick at shortstop, so that can't be ruled out. Arizona will probably bring him along fairly steadily, but there's a lot to like about the profile.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
D-Backs prospects Corbin Carroll, Jordan Lawlar off to fast starts in minors Despite coming off shoulder surgeries, outfielder Corbin Carroll and shortstop Jordan Lawlar have eased any concerns by getting off to scorc...
APRIL 27, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Raps multiple hits Lawlar went 4-for-6 with a double, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored for Low-A Visalia on Tuesday.
Impact Lawlar has come out of the gate firing. He's hit safely in all four contests thus far, including three consecutive multi-hit efforts. The 19-year-old is 9-for-20 with a double, a home run, three RBI, two stolen bases and three runs scored. The 2021 sixth overall pick didn't play much last year due to a shoulder injury, but he's flashing an impressive power/speed combo early in 2022.
APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Showing power, speed at Low-A Lawlar, who opened the year at Low-A Visalia, is hitting .357 with one home run, one steal on two attempts and a 6:1 K:BB in 14 at-bats.
Impact He is making up for lost time after a shoulder injury limited him to just two games in rookie ball last year. Lawlar is already showing off his power/speed upside through three full-season games, but it's worth keeping an eye on his strikeout rate in the early going.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes spring start Lawlar went 1-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's spring training game against the White Sox.
Impact Lawlar, the Diamondbacks' first-round draft pick in 2021, made his first Cactus League start. His initial season of professional ball ended early with a shoulder injury, but the prospect is ready to go after rehabbing from surgery to repair a torn labrum. There were some nerves showing as the 19-year-old was picked off first base and made a high throw from shortstop, per Jake Rill of MLB.com.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
