David Lamb, baseball player, 1999-2002

David Lamb

Born: 6/6/1975 in West Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-12 | Final Game: 2002-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: David Christian Lamb

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Biography

David Lamb, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 1999 and 2002. Primarily serving as a position player, Lamb played a total of 69 games during his career. He recorded 30 hits, including one home run, and drove in 13 runs, finishing with a batting average of .216. Throughout his time in the league, Lamb showcased a solid work ethic and a commitment to his team, although his playing time was limited compared to many of his contemporaries. Lamb's career unfolded during an era characterized by significant offensive output and evolving player dynamics in baseball. While he did not become a standout player statistically, his contributions as a reliable teammate and his ability to perform under pressure were appreciated by his peers. After retiring from professional baseball on September 29, 2002, Lamb's journey through the major leagues remains a testament to the dedication it takes to reach the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
69 139 19 30 5 1 1 13 0 11 21 0.216 0.273 0.288 0.561 -563.3

Career AVG .216 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.

Career SLG .288 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.561 vs. league average 0.770 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1999 TBR AL 55 124 18 28 5 1 1 13 0 10 18 0.226 .271 (-17%) .344 (-18%) .433 (-29%) .778 (-24%) -563.3
2000 NYN NL 7 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIN AL 7 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.100 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2002 ALCS MIN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 19 7 18 27 2 7
3B 4 0 0 1 0 0
SS 41 23 52 78 7 29

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 TBA 2B 15 6 12 25 2 6
1999 TBA SS 35 22 46 75 7 28
2000 NYN 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
2000 NYN 3B 3 0 0 1 0 0
2000 NYN SS 2 1 2 2 0 0
2002 MIN 2B 2 1 6 2 0 1
2002 MIN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
2002 MIN SS 4 0 4 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 19
Third Base 4
Shortstop 41
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 TBA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $200,000