Johnny Lazor
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John Paul Lazor (September 9, 1912 - December 9, 2002) was a backup outfielder
in Major League Baseball
who played his career for the Boston Red Sox
(1943–1946). Lazor batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Taylor, Washington.
Lazor provided four years of good services for the Boston Red Sox while Ted Williams
and Dom DiMaggio
were in the military service
. His most productive season came in 1945, when he posted career-highs in games played
(101), batting average
(.310), runs
(35), runs batted in (45), doubles
(19) and home run
s (5).
In a four-season career, Lazor was a .263 hitter with six home runs and 62 RBI in 224 games. He finished his career with the Portland Beavers
of the Pacific Coast League
(1947–1949).
Lazor died in Renton, Washington
at the age of 90.
Until the Red Sox signed J.T. Snow in 2006, Lazor had worn the highest number in Red Sox history (Lazor had worn number 82 in 1943). Snow wore number 84 in honor of his father, Jack Snow, who played professional football, wore number 84 during his playing days, and died before the start of the 2006 season. Snow was later surpassed by Alfredo Aceves
in 2011 for highest number worn in Red Sox history (Aceves wore number 91).
Outfielder
Outfielder is a generic term applied to each of the people playing in the three defensive positions in baseball farthest from the batter. These defenders are the left fielder, the center fielder, and the right fielder...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
who played his career for the Boston Red Sox
Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
(1943–1946). Lazor batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Taylor, Washington.
Lazor provided four years of good services for the Boston Red Sox while Ted Williams
Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 21-year Major League Baseball career as the left fielder for the Boston Red Sox...
and Dom DiMaggio
Dom DiMaggio
Dominic Paul DiMaggio , nicknamed "The Little Professor", was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He played his entire 11-year baseball career for the Boston Red Sox...
were in the military service
Military of the United States
The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States. They consist of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard.The United States has a strong tradition of civilian control of the military...
. His most productive season came in 1945, when he posted career-highs in games played
Games played
Games played is a statistic used in team sports to indicate the total number of games in which a player has participated ; the statistic is generally applied irrespective of whatever portion of the game is contested.-Baseball:In baseball, the statistic applies also to players who, prior to a game,...
(101), batting average
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
(.310), runs
Run (baseball)
In baseball, a run is scored when a player advances around first, second and third base and returns safely to home plate, touching the bases in that order, before three outs are recorded and all obligations to reach base safely on batted balls are met or assured...
(35), runs batted in (45), doubles
Double (baseball)
In baseball, a double is the act of a batter striking the pitched ball and safely reaching second base without being called out by the umpire, without the benefit of a fielder's misplay or another runner being put out on a fielder's choice....
(19) and home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s (5).
In a four-season career, Lazor was a .263 hitter with six home runs and 62 RBI in 224 games. He finished his career with the Portland Beavers
Portland Beavers
The Tucson Padres are a minor league baseball team, representing Tucson, Arizona, in the Pacific Coast League . They are the Triple-A affiliate for the San Diego Padres. The team was formerly known as the Portland Beavers and played its last home game at PGE Park on September 6, 2010...
of the Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League
The Pacific Coast League is a minor-league baseball league operating in the Western, Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Along with the International League and the Mexican League, it is one of three leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one step below Major League Baseball.The...
(1947–1949).
Lazor died in Renton, Washington
Renton, Washington
Renton is an Eastside edge city in King County, Washington, United States. Situated 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Washington, Renton straddles the southeast shore of Lake Washington. Founded in the 1860s, Renton became a supply town for the Newcastle coal fields...
at the age of 90.
Until the Red Sox signed J.T. Snow in 2006, Lazor had worn the highest number in Red Sox history (Lazor had worn number 82 in 1943). Snow wore number 84 in honor of his father, Jack Snow, who played professional football, wore number 84 during his playing days, and died before the start of the 2006 season. Snow was later surpassed by Alfredo Aceves
Alfredo Aceves
Alfredo Aceves Martínez is a Mexican professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. He uses a fastball, which can reach the mid 90s, a curveball, a changeup, and a cut fastball. He is known for his control and his ability to throw any pitch in any count...
in 2011 for highest number worn in Red Sox history (Aceves wore number 91).