John Lamb
Born: 7/10/1990 in La Palma, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2015-08-14 | Final Game: 2018-06-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: John Michael Lamb
Biography
John Lamb, born in 1990, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2015 until his last appearance on June 26, 2018. His career unfolded during a competitive era in baseball, characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and advanced analytics, which often placed unique pressures on pitchers. Lamb was known for his left-handed throwing style and his ability to generate strikeouts, finishing his career with a total of 127 strikeouts over his time on the mound.
Throughout his brief career, Lamb recorded a win-loss record of 2-13 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.25. Though he did not achieve the level of success that some of his contemporaries did, his journey through the majors reflected the challenges many pitchers faced during his playing years, including the increasing specialization of bullpen roles and a focus on high-velocity pitching. While Lamb did not secure any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were marked by his resilience and determination on the field.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 13 | 27 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129.7 | 157 | 90 | 26 | 54 | 127 | 6.25 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 1 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 58 | 32 | 19 | 58 | 5.80 | -249.6 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 1 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.0 | 84 | 50 | 31 | 58 | 6.43 | -2256.2 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 11 | 7.20 | -804.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 36 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0.056 | 0.081 | 0.083 | 0.164 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | NL | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CIN | NL | 14 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.050 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | LAA | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 27 | 27 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CIN | P | 10 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CIN | P | 14 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | LAA | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CIN | NL | $507,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $507,500 | ||