Lawrence Grant Twitchell (February 18, 1864 – April 23, 1930) was a professional baseball player from 1886 to 1896.
He played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily as an outfielder but occasionally as a pitcher, with seven different major league clubs.
His best seasons were spent with the Detroit Wolverines from 1886 to 1888, the Cleveland Spiders in 1889, and the Louisville Colonels from 1893 to 1894.
Known for his strong throwing arm, Twitchell once reportedly threw a baseball 407 feet, further than any other 19th century player.
He also served as the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers during the 1895 and 1896 seasons.
Author: Unknown Source: "Base Ball Gossip," The Copper Country Evening News, July 4, 1896, Part Two. (available on-line through the Library of Congress's Chronicling America database) License: PD US