Mike Lamb, baseball player, 2000-2010

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

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

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