John Lamb
Born: 7/20/1946 in Sharon, CT, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-08-12 | Final Game: 1973-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: John Andrew Lamb
Biography
John Lamb, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1970 until his retirement in 1973. Over his career, he appeared in 47 games in Major League Baseball, though he faced significant challenges at the plate. Lamb finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and he did not steal any bases. His time in the league was during an era characterized by the transition to more power-oriented play, yet Lamb was unable to make a significant impact offensively.
Despite his limited statistical contributions, Lamb's presence in the major leagues highlights the competitive nature of professional baseball during the early 1970s. This period saw the evolution of the game with the rise of players who would define the modern era, and Lamb's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a brief moment. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to succeed in a highly competitive environment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 66.3 | 63 | 30 | 5 | 24 | 36 | 4.07 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32.3 | 23 | 10 | 13 | 24 | 2.78 | 436.2 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 29.7 | 37 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 6.07 | -301.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 47 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | PIT | P | 22 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 47 |