John Lamb, baseball player, 1970-1973

John Lamb

Born: 7/20/1946 in Sharon, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-08-12 | Final Game: 1973-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Andrew Lamb

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Biography

John Lamb, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1970 until his retirement in 1973. Over his career, he appeared in 47 games in Major League Baseball, though he faced significant challenges at the plate. Lamb finished his career with a batting average of 0.0, having recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, and he did not steal any bases. His time in the league was during an era characterized by the transition to more power-oriented play, yet Lamb was unable to make a significant impact offensively. Despite his limited statistical contributions, Lamb's presence in the major leagues highlights the competitive nature of professional baseball during the early 1970s. This period saw the evolution of the game with the rise of players who would define the modern era, and Lamb's story serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a brief moment. His experience reflects the challenges faced by many players striving to succeed in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 2 47 0 0 0 5 66.3 63 30 5 24 36 4.07 0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 10.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1970 PIT NL 0 1 23 0 0 0 3 32.3 23 10 13 24 2.78 3.89 (+28%) 436.2
1971 PIT NL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 3 0 1 1 0.00 — 0.0
1973 PIT NL 0 1 22 0 0 0 2 29.7 37 20 10 11 6.07 3.75 (-62%) -301.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.699 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1970 PIT NL 23 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1971 PIT NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 PIT NL 22 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 47 0 3 8 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PIT P 23 0 0 2 0 0
1971 PIT P 2 0 0 1 0 0
1973 PIT P 22 0 3 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 47