Dennis Lamp, baseball player, 1977-1992

Dennis Lamp

Born: 9/23/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-08-21 | Final Game: 1992-06-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Dennis Patrick Lamp

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Biography

Dennis Lamp, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to 1992. Known for his versatility on the mound, Lamp played a significant role in both starting and relieving capacities throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He retired with a balanced record of 96 wins and 96 losses, showcasing his consistency and durability as a pitcher. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 3.93, reflecting his ability to compete effectively during an era that was increasingly dominated by offensive prowess. Lamp recorded a total of 857 strikeouts and secured 35 saves over his career, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. His playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and tenacity, allowing him to navigate through challenging lineups in the late 20th century. Throughout his tenure, Lamp contributed to various teams, leaving a lasting impact in the league with his reliable performances and leadership on the field. His career remains a noteworthy chapter in the history of baseball, particularly during a time when the game was evolving rapidly, both in terms of pitching strategies and offensive approaches.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
96 96 639 163 21 7 35 1830.7 1975 799 122 549 857 3.93 0

Career ERA 3.93 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — near 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
1977 CHC NL 0 2 11 3 0 0 0 30.0 43 21 8 12 6.30 4.00 (-58%) -
1978 CHC NL 7 15 37 36 6 3 0 223.7 221 82 56 73 3.30 3.69 (+11%) -
1979 CHC NL 11 10 38 32 6 1 0 200.3 223 78 46 86 3.50 4.00 (+12%) -
1980 CHC NL 10 14 41 37 2 1 0 202.7 259 117 82 83 5.20 3.84 (-35%) -
1981 CHW AL 7 6 27 10 3 0 0 127.0 103 34 43 71 2.41 3.58 (+33%) -
1982 CHW AL 11 8 44 27 3 2 5 189.7 206 84 59 78 3.99 3.86 (-3%) -
1983 CHW AL 7 7 49 5 1 0 15 116.3 123 48 29 44 3.71 3.87 (+4%) -
1984 TOR AL 8 8 56 4 0 0 9 85.0 97 43 38 45 4.55 3.81 (-19%) -1408.3
1985 TOR AL 11 0 53 1 0 0 2 105.7 96 39 27 68 3.32 3.89 (+15%) 2344.1
1986 TOR AL 2 6 40 2 0 0 2 73.0 93 41 23 30 5.05 3.97 (-27%) 347.9
1987 OAK AL 1 3 36 5 0 0 0 56.7 76 32 22 36 5.08 4.29 (-18%) 470.6
1988 BOS AL 7 6 46 0 0 0 0 82.7 92 32 19 49 3.48 3.73 (+7%) 1925.8
1989 BOS AL 4 2 42 0 0 0 2 112.3 96 29 27 61 2.32 3.71 (+37%) 2441.0
1990 BOS AL 3 5 47 1 0 0 0 105.7 114 55 30 49 4.68 3.86 (-21%) -504.1
1991 BOS AL 6 3 51 0 0 0 0 92.0 100 48 31 57 4.70 3.91 (-20%) 130.1
1992 PIT NL 1 1 21 0 0 0 0 28.0 33 16 9 15 5.14 3.75 (-37%) -378.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
639 201 6 33 3 0 0 7 0 6 37 0.164 0.188 0.179 0.368 -1627.2

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 36.6% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career SLG .179 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.368 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 48.4% 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
1977 CHC NL 11 8 0 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0.375 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHC NL 37 73 1 15 2 0 0 3 0 0 17 0.205 .257 (-20%) .323 (-36%) .378 (-38%) .702 (-38%) -460.0
1979 CHC NL 38 58 2 9 1 0 0 1 0 2 9 0.155 .265 (-42%) .329 (-44%) .397 (-57%) .727 (-51%) -505.2
1980 CHC NL 41 61 3 6 0 0 0 1 0 4 9 0.098 .264 (-63%) .326 (-53%) .387 (-75%) .714 (-65%) -662.0
1981 CHW AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 CHW AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 CHW AL 49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TOR AL 56 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TOR AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TOR AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 OAK AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 BOS AL 46 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 BOS AL 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 BOS AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BOS AL 51 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 PIT NL 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1990 ALCS BOS 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1985 ALCS TOR 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1983 ALCS CHA 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 7 0 0 11.7 4 4 5 11 3.09

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1990 ALCS BOS 0 0 1 0 0 0.3 2 4 2 0 108.00
1985 ALCS TOR 0 0 3 0 0 9.3 2 0 1 10 0.00
1983 ALCS CHA 0 0 3 0 0 2.0 0 0 2 1 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 639 163 128 353 18 27

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CHN P 11 3 1 8 1 0
1978 CHN P 37 36 18 51 1 1
1979 CHN P 38 32 17 45 3 3
1980 CHN P 41 37 8 47 2 3
1981 CHA P 27 10 5 23 1 4
1982 CHA P 44 27 9 39 5 1
1983 CHA P 49 5 9 16 0 2
1984 TOR P 56 4 9 15 2 3
1985 TOR P 53 1 11 21 0 3
1986 TOR P 40 2 5 11 1 2
1987 OAK P 36 5 1 9 0 0
1988 BOS P 46 0 5 18 1 0
1989 BOS P 42 0 12 20 0 3
1990 BOS P 47 1 12 14 0 0
1991 BOS P 51 0 2 12 1 2
1992 PIT P 21 0 4 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 639

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1991 BOS AL $750,000
1990 BOS AL $725,000
1989 BOS AL $380,000
1986 TOR AL $566,667
1985 KCA AL $535,000
Total Career Earnings $2,956,667

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1985 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 3.0 392 0