Mike Lamb
Born: 8/9/1975 in West Covina, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-04-23 | Final Game: 2010-07-17
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Michael Robert Lamb
Biography
Mike Lamb was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2010. Born in 1975, he established himself as a reliable position player during his career, participating in 975 games. Lamb was known for his consistent hitting ability, finishing his career with a batting average of .276. Over the course of his time in the league, he recorded 746 hits and hit 69 home runs, contributing a total of 349 RBIs to his teams. His versatility and offensive production made him a valuable asset to the clubs he played for, including the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.
Lamb's playing style was characterized by a balanced approach at the plate, which allowed him to combine power with the ability to make contact. He demonstrated an understanding of situational hitting, which was particularly important in the context of the early 2000s, an era that saw many players focusing on power and strikeouts. Throughout his career, Lamb also showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 7 stolen bases. Though he may not have been a household name, his contributions to his teams and the game during his tenure left a lasting impact on those who appreciated the subtleties of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 975 | 2706 | 382 | 746 | 132 | 19 | 69 | 349 | 7 | 226 | 409 | 0.276 | 0.332 | 0.415 | 0.747 | -422.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 138 | 493 | 65 | 137 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 34 | 60 | 0.278 | -1067.6 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 76 | 284 | 42 | 87 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 35 | 2 | 14 | 27 | 0.306 | 19.4 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 115 | 314 | 54 | 89 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 48 | 0.283 | 212.9 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | 28 | 38 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.132 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 112 | 278 | 38 | 80 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 58 | 1 | 31 | 63 | 0.288 | 724.2 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 125 | 322 | 41 | 76 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 53 | 1 | 22 | 65 | 0.236 | -537.8 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 126 | 381 | 70 | 117 | 22 | 3 | 12 | 45 | 2 | 35 | 55 | 0.307 | 662.8 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | 124 | 311 | 45 | 90 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 40 | 0 | 36 | 45 | 0.289 | 580.4 |
| 2008 | MIL | NL | 11 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | 81 | 236 | 20 | 55 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 0 | 17 | 32 | 0.233 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | MIA | NL | 39 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.184 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 40 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLCS | HOU | 4 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0.188 |
| 2005 | NLDS2 | HOU | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 2005 | WS | HOU | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0.200 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | HOU | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2004 | NLCS | HOU | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.400 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 256 | 174 | 1598 | 139 | 18 | 159 |
| 2B | 10 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 446 | 405 | 333 | 777 | 87 | 71 |
| C | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 32 | 18 | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | 3B | 135 | 129 | 118 | 230 | 33 | 24 |
| 2001 | TEX | 3B | 74 | 71 | 52 | 139 | 18 | 14 |
| 2002 | TEX | C | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TEX | 1B | 52 | 38 | 358 | 28 | 5 | 36 |
| 2002 | TEX | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | TEX | 3B | 14 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 | TEX | OF | 16 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | 1B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TEX | OF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | HOU | 1B | 10 | 7 | 76 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 2004 | HOU | 2B | 7 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | HOU | 3B | 57 | 53 | 41 | 106 | 13 | 9 |
| 2005 | HOU | 1B | 68 | 47 | 428 | 28 | 5 | 38 |
| 2005 | HOU | 3B | 15 | 12 | 16 | 34 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | HOU | OF | 13 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | HOU | 1B | 68 | 54 | 475 | 41 | 5 | 48 |
| 2006 | HOU | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | HOU | 3B | 36 | 30 | 24 | 70 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 | HOU | 1B | 43 | 22 | 198 | 29 | 3 | 25 |
| 2007 | HOU | 3B | 58 | 46 | 29 | 88 | 8 | 8 |
| 2007 | HOU | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | MIL | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | MIN | 1B | 9 | 5 | 46 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | MIN | 3B | 55 | 51 | 41 | 88 | 4 | 8 |
| 2010 | FLO | 1B | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 3 |
| First Base | 256 |
| Second Base | 10 |
| Third Base | 446 |
| Left Field | 26 |
| Right Field | 7 |
| Designated Hitter | 42 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | FLO | NL | $500,000 |
| 2008 | MIN | AL | $3,500,000 |
| 2007 | HOU | NL | $2,700,000 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | $1,700,000 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | $1,300,000 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | $352,000 |
| 2003 | TEX | AL | $440,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $10,492,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 1995, 1996, 1997 |