Former Northwestern State pitcher Brian Lawrence, whose number 29 is one of two retired Demon jerseys, has signed a minor-league contract with the New York Mets and is expected to be assigned to the New Orleans Zephyrs.
In a four-year span from 2002-2005, Lawrence was one of 19 pitchers in the majors to compile at least 40 wins, 800.0 innings, 120 starts, 70 quality starts while posting an ERA of 4.50 or lower. He missed all of the 2006 season with the Washington Nationals following shoulder surgery. Lawrence provides the Mets with a veteran pitcher as insurance for the injured Orlando Hernandez.
While at Northwestern, Lawrence won Southland Conference Pitcher of the Year in 1998 and was a first-team All-SLC selection each of his two years. Lawrence finished his Demon career with a 17-10 record and a 2.97 ERA and posted four shutouts with 179 strikeouts.
Lawrence will report to Port St. Lucie, Fla. to the Mets’ extended spring training program. From there, he is expected to be placed with the New Orleans Zephyrs, the Mets’ Triple A affiliate.
Brian Seiler, NSU Marketing/SID Intern
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