Vance Law was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for over a decade. He was born in Idaho and attended Brigham Young University, where he played college baseball. After college, Law was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first round of the 1978 MLB draft.
Law made his Major League debut with the Pirates in 1980 and played for them for three seasons. He then played for the Chicago White Sox for two seasons before being traded to the Montreal Expos in 1985. Law had his best season in 1987 with the Expos, hitting .293 with 16 home runs and 78 RBIs. He was named to the All-Star team that year.
After four seasons with the Expos, Law signed with the Chicago Cubs as a free agent in 1989. He played for the Cubs for two seasons before finishing his career with the Oakland Athletics in 1991.
Throughout his career, Law was known for his versatility on the field. He played multiple positions, including third base, second base, and first base. He was also a solid hitter, finishing his career with a .256 batting average, 71 home runs, and 435 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Law went on to become a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He also served as a coach for the Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays at the Major League level.
Overall, Vance Law had a successful career in baseball, playing for five different teams over the course of 12 seasons. He was a reliable player who could play multiple positions and contribute both offensively and defensively.
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