Chris Lambert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008-2009)
Chris Lambert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009 for the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 14 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 7.36 ERA and 26 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 205 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-08-26
- Last Game
- 2009-09-27
Full name: Christopher Raymond Lambert
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 31 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 5.66 | 4.32 (-31%) | -284.2 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 14.85 | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 4.76 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 51 | 27 | 14 | 26 | 7.36 | — | -284 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2009 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 14.1 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8.79 |
| Away | 7 | 18.2 | 23 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 6.27 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-27 | BAL | CLE | — | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| 2009-09-21 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009-09-19 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009-09-08 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009-08-11 | DET | BOS | L | 5.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009-08-08 | DET | MIN | — | 1.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-28 | DET | TBR | L | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-09-24 | DET | KCR | — | 2.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008-09-20 | DET | CLE | — | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-09-14 | DET | CHW | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | MA | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Chris Lambert: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 26, 2008 and the final game on September 27, 2009, Chris Lambert built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Detroit Tigers (2008 to 2009) and the Baltimore Orioles (2009). Listed as a pitcher, Lambert batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. Lambert was born on March 8, 1983, in Burlingame, CA, USA. On the record, Chris Lambert was born Christopher Raymond Lambert.
The pitching table credits Lambert with a 1-3 record and a 7.36 ERA in 14 games. The totals include 26 strikeouts. Against a 4.32 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.36 mark was 70.3% worse. 2008 was Lambert's sharpest full season, a 5.66 ERA against the league's 4.32.
The position breakdown shows 14 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 2 putouts and 6 assists against 0 errors.
The college table lists Boston College in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Retrosheet box scores cover 28 of Lambert's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Lambert
- What years did Chris Lambert play?
- Chris Lambert played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2009.
- Was Chris Lambert a pitcher?
- Yes. Chris Lambert pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 26 strikeouts.
- What was Chris Lambert's career ERA?
- Chris Lambert finished with a 7.36 career ERA, going 1-3 with 26 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Chris Lambert have?
- Chris Lambert recorded 26 career strikeouts.
- Is Chris Lambert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Lambert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Chris Lambert play for?
- Chris Lambert played for the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Orioles.