Lyman Lamb

Born: 3/17/1895 in Lincoln, NE, USA

Died: 10/5/1955 in Fayetteville, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1920-09-14 | Final Game: 1921-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Lyman Raymond Lamb

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Biography

Lyman Lamb was a professional baseball player born in 1895, who made his mark in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport as it moved away from the deadball era. His career spanned from September 14, 1920, to September 24, 1921, during which he played a total of 54 games. Lamb showcased his skills primarily as a position player, demonstrating a solid batting average of .272. Over the course of his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he recorded 43 hits, including one home run, and drove in 21 runs, while also contributing with two stolen bases. Although Lamb's career was relatively short, his contributions to the teams he played for reflect the competitive spirit of the era. His performance on the field helped to shape the landscape of baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of early American baseball history. Lamb's ability to impact games, even in limited appearances, underscores the depth of talent present in the league during the 1920s.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1935 1.0 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 158 22 43 11 2 1 21 2 4 19 0.272 0.294 0.386 0.681 -320.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .386 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.681 vs. league average 0.718 across their career seasons — 5.2% 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
1920 SLA AL 9 24 4 9 2 0 0 4 2 0 7 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1921 SLA AL 45 134 18 34 9 2 1 17 0 4 12 0.254 .286 (-11%) .344 (-19%) .395 (-6%) .739 (-12%) -320.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 7 0 15 20 2 3
3B 25 0 23 42 4 0
OF 13 0 10 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1920 SLA OF 7 0 10 0 0 0
1921 SLA 2B 7 0 15 20 2 3
1921 SLA 3B 25 0 23 42 4 0
1921 SLA OF 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 9
Third Base 23
Left Field 7
Center Field 2
Right Field 5