Junior Lake

Born: 3/27/1990 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2013-07-19 | Final Game: 2016-08-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Junior Osvaldo Lake

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Junior Lake was a professional baseball player born in 1990, who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016. Primarily serving as a position player, Lake made his mark on the game through his dynamic athleticism and versatility on the field. He appeared in 223 games throughout his career, where he showcased a blend of power and speed, recording 155 hits, 17 home runs, and 48 RBIs. His career batting average settled at .235, complemented by 16 stolen bases, demonstrating his ability to impact games both at the plate and on the bases. Lake's playing style was characterized by a strong, aggressive approach, reflective of the changing dynamics of baseball during the early 2010s, a time that increasingly favored athleticism and offensive prowess. Making his debut with the Chicago Cubs, he was part of a transitional era for the franchise, which was in the midst of rebuilding into a competitive team. Throughout his time in the league, Junior Lake developed a reputation for his raw talent and potential, contributing to his teams with energetic play and moments of brilliance, even as he navigated the challenges of consistency that many young players face. His career, while not extensive, remains a notable chapter in the history of players who sought to carve out their legacy in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
223	659	65	155	36	3	17	48	16	35	218	0.235	0.278	0.376	0.655	-815.3

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .278 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.

Career SLG .376 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.655 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2013	CHC	NL	64	236	26	67	16	0	6	16	4	13	68	0.284	.253 (+12%)	.317 (+5%)	.396 (+8%)	.714 (+6%)	263.7
2014	CHC	NL	108	308	30	65	10	3	9	25	7	14	110	0.211	.251 (-16%)	.313 (-22%)	.386 (-9%)	.700 (-15%)	-939.9
2015	CHC	NL	21	58	2	13	4	0	1	5	4	4	20	0.224	.254 (-12%)	.316 (-13%)	.404 (-15%)	.721 (-14%)	-139.0
2015	BAL	AL	8	22	2	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.136	—	—	—	—	-139.0
2016	TOR	AL	22	35	5	7	3	0	1	2	1	4	11	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0