Sean Christopher Lawrence (born September 2, 1970 in Oak Park, Illinois

Oak Park, Illinois

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) is a retired Major League Baseball

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 pitcher

Pitcher

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. He played during one season at the major league level for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates

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. He was drafted by the Pirates in the 6th round of the amateur draft. Lawrence played his first professional season with their Class A (Short Season) Welland Pirates

Welland Pirates

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 in , and his last season with the Triple-A affiliates of the Arizona Diamondbacks

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 (Tucson Sidewinders

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The Tucson Sidewinders were a minor league baseball team based in Tucson, Arizona. The team, which played in the Pacific Coast League, was the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks major-league club....

) and San Diego Padres

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 (Portland Beavers

Portland Beavers

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) in .