Matt Lawton

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Matthew Lawton III

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 5' 9", Weight 180 lb.
• School Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
• Debut September 5, 1995
• Final Game May 16, 2006
• Born November 3, 1971 in Gulfport, MS USA

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Matt Lawton was suspended 10 games on November 3rd, 2005 for testing positive for steroids. He served his suspension at the start of the 2006 season. Unlike other players, Lawton did not appeal and was very apologetic and up front about his steroid use. He reportedly used horse steroids.

He is the brother of Marcus Lawton.

[edit] Notable Achievements

• 2-time AL All-Star (2000 & 2004)
• 20-Home Run Seasons: 2 (1998 & 2004)
• 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (2004)

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