Lyman Lamb
Born: 3/17/1895 in Lincoln, NE, USA
Died: 10/5/1955 in Fayetteville, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1920-09-14 | Final Game: 1921-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Lyman Raymond Lamb
Biography
Lyman Lamb was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport as it moved away from the deadball era. His career spanned from September 14, 1920, to September 24, 1921, during which he played a total of 54 games. Lamb showcased his skills primarily as a position player, demonstrating a solid batting average of .272. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he recorded 43 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs, while also contributing with two stolen bases.
Although Lamb's career was relatively short, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the competitive spirit of the era. His performance on the field helped to shape the landscape of baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early American baseball history. Lamb's ability to impact games, even in limited appearances, underscores the depth of talent present in the league during the 1920s.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 158 | 22 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 0.272 | 0.294 | 0.386 | 0.681 | -351.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 9 | 24 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0.375 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 45 | 134 | 18 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.254 | -351.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 3B | 25 | 0 | 23 | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| OF | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | SLA | OF | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLA | 2B | 7 | 0 | 15 | 20 | 2 | 3 |
| 1921 | SLA | 3B | 25 | 0 | 23 | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLA | OF | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 5 |