Joseph Dudley Lawrence (born February 13, 1977) is an

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former professional baseball player. Playing in

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, Lawrence played in 55 games for the

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in , mostly as a second baseman.

Biography

Early life

Joe Lawrence was born Joseph Dudley Lawrence in

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on February 13, 1977.

Baseball career

Lawrence played for only one team during his short tenure of 55 games in

in 2002, the

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1977 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Baseball players from Louisiana Dunedin Blue Jays players Hagerstown Suns players Indianapolis Indians players Knoxville Smokies players Major League Baseball second basemen St. Catharines Stompers players Syracuse SkyChiefs players Tennessee Smokies players Toronto Blue Jays players {{baseball-second-baseman-stub