Jake Lamb
Born: 10/9/1990 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-08-07 | Final Game: 2022-09-19
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Jacob Ryan Lamb
Biography
Jake Lamb was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2022. Born in 1990, he played primarily as a position player and established himself as a versatile contributor to his teams, most notably the Arizona Diamondbacks. Over the course of his career, Lamb appeared in 724 games, recording 543 hits and hitting 96 home runs, while driving in 342 runs. His career batting average stood at .235, complemented by 18 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that was valuable during his tenure.
Lamb's most notable achievement came in 2017 when he was selected as an All-Star, highlighting his emergence as a key player in the Diamondbacks' lineup. Known for his left-handed power and defensive capabilities, he played a significant role during a competitive stretch for the franchise. As part of the resurgence of the Diamondbacks in the mid-2010s, Lamb contributed to the team's playoff aspirations and left an enduring legacy as a fan favorite. His career spanned a transformative era in baseball, characterized by increased offensive output and a focus on analytics, making his accomplishments all the more significant within that context.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 724 | 2309 | 335 | 543 | 112 | 22 | 96 | 342 | 18 | 295 | 689 | 0.235 | 0.326 | 0.427 | 0.753 | 1618.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 37 | 126 | 15 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 0.230 | -225.2 |
| 2015 | AZ | NL | 107 | 350 | 38 | 92 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 36 | 97 | 0.263 | -14.5 |
| 2016 | AZ | NL | 151 | 523 | 81 | 130 | 31 | 9 | 29 | 91 | 6 | 64 | 154 | 0.249 | 1376.0 |
| 2017 | AZ | NL | 149 | 536 | 89 | 133 | 30 | 4 | 30 | 105 | 6 | 87 | 152 | 0.248 | 1540.0 |
| 2018 | AZ | NL | 56 | 207 | 34 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 31 | 1 | 26 | 65 | 0.222 | -353.6 |
| 2019 | AZ | NL | 78 | 187 | 26 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 30 | 1 | 32 | 55 | 0.193 | -320.4 |
| 2020 | AZ | NL | 18 | 43 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.116 | -338.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 13 | 45 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.267 | -338.0 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 43 | 113 | 20 | 24 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 0.212 | -10.2 |
| 2021 | TOR | AL | 12 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 0.129 | -10.2 |
| 2022 | LAD | NL | 25 | 67 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 0.239 | 109.5 |
| 2022 | SEA | AL | 16 | 30 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0.167 | 109.5 |
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 19 | 51 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.216 | -145.2 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.350 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | ALWC4 | OAK | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.200 |
| 2020 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 2017 | NLDS1 | ARI | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.250 |
| 2017 | NLWC | ARI | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.800 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 67 | 49 | 339 | 35 | 3 | 40 |
| 3B | 537 | 507 | 302 | 949 | 49 | 68 |
| OF | 45 | 30 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ARI | 3B | 34 | 33 | 14 | 61 | 1 | 5 |
| 2015 | ARI | 1B | 8 | 2 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | ARI | 3B | 95 | 87 | 47 | 203 | 7 | 14 |
| 2016 | ARI | 3B | 142 | 132 | 92 | 251 | 20 | 13 |
| 2017 | ARI | 3B | 144 | 143 | 84 | 241 | 14 | 20 |
| 2018 | ARI | 3B | 52 | 52 | 32 | 93 | 3 | 8 |
| 2019 | ARI | 1B | 24 | 19 | 144 | 12 | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | ARI | 3B | 36 | 34 | 15 | 50 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | ARI | 1B | 12 | 11 | 63 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | ARI | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | 3B | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | CHA | 1B | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | 3B | 6 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | OF | 25 | 21 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | TOR | 3B | 10 | 8 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| 2022 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | LAN | OF | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 1B | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | SEA | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | SEA | OF | 11 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LAA | 1B | 16 | 14 | 82 | 11 | 1 | 9 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 67 |
| Third Base | 537 |
| Left Field | 30 |
| Right Field | 15 |
| Designated Hitter | 30 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Player of the Week | Week of 2017-05-20 |
| 2016 | Player of the Week | Week of 2016-07-16 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | ARI | NL | $520,300 |
| 2015 | ARI | NL | $508,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,028,800 | ||