In February, Diamondbacks infielder Jordan Lawlar noted it would be the consistency that he needed to make a consistent presence in the big leagues. 

 

“Continue to come in everyday and get better at every facet of the game,” Lawlar told MLBbro.com in Feb. “Be consistent and that will lead to more games on the big team side and that’s where we all want to be.” 

 

No. 6 pick of the 2021 draft, No. 4 MLB prospect, 13 games in the majors and one World Series appearance. The red carpet is out for Lawlar. Plus, one more thing: The Diamondbacks called him up to the MLB on Monday. 

 

He’s got his chance to stay with the “big team.” 

 

Coming out of Jesuit Prep High School in Dallas, Lawlar has always met expectations, and it was a matter of if, not win. 

 

Injuries hindered his 2023 campaign, but he’s retooled after playing winter ball in the Dominican league. Now, he’s consistent and has improved at every facet. Playing with the triple-A Reno Aces this season, Lawlar is leading the team amongst qualified hitters with a .336 batting average and 13 stolen bases in 37 games. It’s a jump from his 2024 .318 batting average split between Triple-A, Double-A and the Rookie leagues. 

 

With 31 RBI’s, he was set to smash his career-high of 67 RBI’s (105 games) in 2023 had he remained with the Aces. Lawlar also earned Pacific Coast League Player of the Month after a historic month. He led the league in runs scored, hits, total bases, extra base hits and slugging percentage. Though he’s gone hitless in recent outings, he’s coming off a 12-game hitting streak.

 

 

With his consistency, he has a chance to help out the Diamondbacks, who sit just around .500 so far. His versatility also provides intrigue, spending most of the season at second base while the rest of his time is split between shortstop and third base. Lawlar batted a .129 average in his first stint in the majors, so this time around, Arizona will need to be sure he is ready. If his recent numbers tell the story, that average isn’t a testament to who he is. 

 

His spring training totals provide proof to this, batting .348 in 23 at-bats and two stolen bases. It’s a small sample size, but shows that Lawlar is on the right track. The young infielder is also on a four-game hitting streak. If he stays hot in the big leagues, Diamondback fans may get to see Lawlar for a long time.