Mike Lamb
Mike Lamb | |
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Third baseman / First baseman | |
Born: West Covina, California, U.S. | August 9, 1975|
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
April 23, 2000, for the Texas Rangers | |
Last MLB appearance | |
July 17, 2010, for the Florida Marlins | |
MLB statistics | |
Batting average | .276 |
Home runs | 69 |
Runs batted in | 349 |
Teams | |
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Michael Robert Lamb (born August 9, 1975) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 through 2008, and a final season in 2010. As a player, Lamb was listed at 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) and 205 pounds (93 kg).
Career
Texas Rangers
Lamb attended
Houston Astros
Before playing a game for the Yankees, the
Minnesota Twins
On December 14, 2007, Lamb signed a two-year, $6.6 million deal with the Minnesota Twins that included a club option for 2010.[6] On August 25, 2008, he was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Eddie Guardado.[7] At the time, he was batting .233 with a home run and 32 RBI in 81 games.[4] Lamb was released on September 4.
Milwaukee Brewers
One day after his release from the Twins, Lamb signed with the Milwaukee Brewers.[8] He appeared in 11 games off the bench for Milwaukee, batting .273.[4] Lamb became a free agent at the end of the 2008 season.[9] On December 9, however, he re-signed a new contract with the Brewers.[10] On April 1, 2009, after turning down a Triple-A assignment, Lamb was released by the Brewers.[11]
New York Mets
On April 25, 2009, the New York Mets signed Lamb to a minor league contract.[12] He spent the entire 2009 season with the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, batting .264 with five home runs and 53 RBI in 119 games.[13] He became a free agent after the season.
Florida Marlins
On February 11, 2010, Lamb signed a minor league contract with the
Late career
Lamb signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees on June 22, 2011, after beginning the season with the
References
- ^ "7th Round of the 1997 MLB June Amateur Draft". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Minnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers Box Score: April 23, 2000". Baseball-Reference.com. April 23, 2000. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Yankees acquire Lamb from Texas". UPI. February 4, 2004. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Mike Lamb Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "2005 World Series Game 1, Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox: October 22, 2005". Baseball-Reference.com. October 22, 2005. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Thesier, Kelly (December 14, 2007). "Twins sign Lamb to two-year deal". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 17, 2007. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Twins designate infielder Mike Lamb". Minnesota Twins. MLB.com. August 25, 2008. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (September 5, 2008). "Brewers sign Lamb for stretch run". Milwaukee Brewers. MLB.com. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved September 5, 2008.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (October 30, 2008). "Brewers prepare offer for Sabathia". Milwaukee Brewers. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved January 19, 2009.
- ^ McCalvy, Adam (December 10, 2008). "Brewers finalize deal with Lamb". Milwaukee Brewers. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 13, 2008.
- ^ Dierkes, Tim (April 1, 2009). "Brewers Release Mike Lamb". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Rubin, Adam (April 25, 2009). "Figgy back, Lamb on board, too". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on April 27, 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Mike Lamb Minor, Fall & Independent Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Megdal, Howard (February 11, 2010). "Marlins Sign Mike Lamb". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "Marlins set 2010 Opening Day roster". Miami Marlins. MLB.com. April 4, 2010. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Links, Zachary (May 12, 2010). "Mike Lamb Clears Waivers". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ "For now, Marlins outfield not big enough for Maybin". Sun Sentinel. June 17, 2010. Retrieved May 4, 2023.
- ^ Collins, Donnie (June 22, 2011). "Two veteran sluggers signed by Yanks". The Scranton Times-Tribune. Archived from the original on June 24, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs