Junior Lake
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2016)
Junior Lake was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016 for the Chicago Cubs, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 4 seasons. In 223 career games, he hit .235 with 155 hits, 17 home runs, and 48 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 230 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-07-19
- Last Game
- 2016-08-15
Full name: Junior Osvaldo Lake
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 | 659 | 65 | 155 | 36 | 3 | 17 | 48 | 16 | 35 | 218 | .235 | .278 | .376 | .655 | -653 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OBP .278 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career SLG .376 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.
Career OPS .655 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | CHN | NL | 64 | 236 | 26 | 67 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 68 | .284 | .253 (+12%) | .317 (+5%) | .396 (+8%) | .714 (+6%) | 263.7 |
| 2014 | CHN | NL | 108 | 308 | 30 | 65 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 7 | 14 | 110 | .211 | .251 (-16%) | .313 (-22%) | .386 (-9%) | .700 (-15%) | -783.3 |
| 2015 | CHN | NL | 21 | 58 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 20 | .224 | .254 (-12%) | .316 (-13%) | .404 (-15%) | .721 (-14%) | -133.8 |
| 2015 | BAL | AL | 8 | 22 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .136 | — | — | — | — | -133.8 |
| 2016 | TOR | AL | 22 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 223 | 659 | 65 | 155 | 36 | 3 | 17 | 48 | 16 | 35 | 218 | .235 | — | — | — | — | -787 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (223 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 111 | 290 | 30 | 67 | 9 | 20 | .231 |
| Away | 112 | 369 | 35 | 88 | 8 | 28 | .238 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-15 | TOR | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-14 | TOR | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-08-13 | TOR | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-24 | TOR | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-23 | TOR | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-22 | TOR | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-07-20 | TOR | AZ | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016-07-19 | TOR | AZ | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-17 | TOR | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016-07-10 | TOR | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 95 |
| Center Field | 66 |
| Right Field | 30 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | CHN | NL | $502,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $502,500 | ||
Frequently Asked Questions about Junior Lake
- What years did Junior Lake play?
- Junior Lake played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016.
- Was Junior Lake a pitcher?
- No. Junior Lake was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Junior Lake hit?
- Junior Lake hit 17 career home runs with 155 hits.
- What was Junior Lake's career batting average?
- Junior Lake batted .235 over his career, with 155 hits in 659 at bats.
- How many RBI did Junior Lake have?
- Junior Lake drove in 48 runs in his career.
- Is Junior Lake in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Junior Lake has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.