Clayton Lambert
Born: 3/26/1917 in Summit, IL, USA
Died: 4/3/1981 in Ogden, UT, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-04-22 | Final Game: 1947-04-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Clayton Patrick Lambert
Biography
Clayton Lambert was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. Born in 1917, Lambert's career spanned from 1946 to 1947, a time when the sport was undergoing significant changes, including the integration of African American players and the shift away from the deadball era. Throughout his brief career, he compiled a record of 2-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 5.4. Lambert demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, finishing with a total of 21 strikeouts, alongside recording one save.
Despite the relatively short duration of his time in the majors, Lambert contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during a transformative period in the sport's history. His playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the post-war era, as teams began to embrace a more dynamic approach to pitching and hitting. Although his career statistics may not stand out compared to some of his contemporaries, Lambert's presence on the mound during this pivotal time in baseball remains a notable part of the game's rich tapestry.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 26 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 58.3 | 60 | 35 | 6 | 26 | 21 | 5.40 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 2 | 2 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 52.7 | 48 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 4.27 | -139.0 |
| 1947 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 15.88 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.143 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CIN | NL | 23 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | CIN | NL | 3 | 1 | 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 | 26 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | CIN | P | 23 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | CIN | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 26 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois College | Jacksonville | IL | 1937, 1938, 1939 |