Ray Lamb
Born: 12/23/1944 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-08-01 | Final Game: 1973-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Raymond Richard Lamb
Biography
Ray Lamb was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1973. Born in 1944, Lamb made his mark during a transitional period in the game, as the late 1960s and early 1970s witnessed the shift from the low-scoring deadball era to a more offense-driven style. Over his five-year career, he showcased a solid performance on the mound, finishing with a record of 20-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.54. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he accumulated a total of 258 strikeouts during his time in the league.
Lamb's playing style was characterized by a combination of finesse and control, allowing him to navigate through tough lineups. In addition to his strikeout capabilities, he contributed to his teams with four saves, indicating his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. Though he may not have achieved superstar status, Lamb's contributions to the teams he played for were significant and reflected the competitive spirit of his era, helping to lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 23 | 154 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 424.0 | 417 | 167 | 29 | 174 | 258 | 3.54 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15.0 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 1.80 | - |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 6 | 1 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 59 | 24 | 27 | 32 | 3.79 | - |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 6 | 12 | 43 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 158.3 | 147 | 59 | 69 | 91 | 3.35 | -255.2 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 5 | 6 | 34 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 107.7 | 101 | 37 | 29 | 64 | 3.09 | 1689.9 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 3 | 3 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 86.0 | 98 | 44 | 42 | 60 | 4.60 | -37.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 154 | 69 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 30 | 0.058 | 0.145 | 0.058 | 0.203 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAD | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | LAD | NL | 35 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 43 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0.093 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 34 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 32 | 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 | 154 | 31 | 18 | 48 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | LAN | P | 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | LAN | P | 35 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1971 | CLE | P | 43 | 21 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1972 | CLE | P | 34 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 | CLE | P | 32 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 154 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 1964, 1965, 1966 |