Matt Lawton's monthly Batting Averages for the last several months he has been able to play.

August 2002 .198
September 2002 .167 (only 6 at bats)
April 2003 .185
May 2003 .263
June 2003 .277
July 2003 .297
April 2004 .326
May 2004 .318
June 2004 .319
July 2004 .221 OUCH!

OBP of .287, DOUBLE OUCH!

Matt also only walked 8 times, placing him lower than every other regular except for Coco Crisp. Because Matt is no better in the outfield than Manny Ramirez, if his hitting continues at the July pace, he'll need to be benched, and soon, otherwise we have no chance for the playoffs.