Mike Lamb
Encyclopedia
Michael Robert Lamb is an American
professional baseball
Utility Player
for the New York Yankees
of Major League Baseball
. He can play the infield but shortstop, corner outfield and catcher. Lamb stands 6'1" and weighs 205 pounds.
and California State University, Fullerton
. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers
in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
.
Lamb made his Major League Baseball debut on April 23, , for the Rangers. He played for the Rangers until February 5, , when he was traded to the New York Yankees
for minor leaguer Jose Garcia. Before playing a game for the Yankees, the Houston Astros
acquired Lamb from the Yankees for minor leaguer Juan DeLeon on March 25, 2004.
In , he saw more playing time due to regular first baseman Jeff Bagwell
's injury. In 2005, he batted
.233 with 10 home run
s and 50 RBI
, with 1 stolen base
. He participated in the 2005 World Series
where he hit the first World Series
home run in Astros history, becoming only the second player whose last name is a type of animal to homer in the World Series (the first was Tim Salmon
in 2002
).
On December 14, , Lamb signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. On August 25, , he was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Eddie Guardado
. He was released on September 4, and then signed with the Milwaukee Brewers the following day.
Lamb became a free agent at the end of the season. On December 9, however, he re-signed a new contract with the Brewers. On April 1, 2009, after turning down a Triple-A assignment, Lamb was released by the Brewers.
On April 25, 2009, the New York Mets
signed Lamb to a minor league contract. He spent the entire 2009 season in the minor leagues. On February 11, 2010, Lamb signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins
, and was added to the Major League roster on April 3.
On May 6, 2010, Lamb was designated for assignment, but was recalled to replace 4th outfielder Cameron Maybin
on June 18.
Lamb signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees
on June 22, 2011, after beginning the season with the Camden Riversharks
of Atlantic League
. He was assigned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.
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professional baseball
Baseball
Baseball is a bat-and-ball sport played between two teams of nine players each. The aim is to score runs by hitting a thrown ball with a bat and touching a series of four bases arranged at the corners of a ninety-foot diamond...
Utility Player
Utility player
In sport, a utility player is one who can play several positions competently, a sort of jack of all trades. Sports in which the term is often used include association football , baseball, rugby, rugby league, water polo and softball....
for the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
of Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
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. He can play the infield but shortstop, corner outfield and catcher. Lamb stands 6'1" and weighs 205 pounds.
Career
Lamb attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, CaliforniaLa Puente, California
La Puente is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 39,816 at the 2010 census.* City flower: The Golden Hibiscus* City colors: Green and White.-History:...
and California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Fullerton is a public university located in Fullerton, California. It is the largest institution in the CSU System by enrollment, it offers long-distance education and adult-degree programs...
. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
in the 7th round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft
1997 Major League Baseball Draft
The 1997 First-Year Player Draft, Major League Baseball's annual amateur draft of high school and college baseball players, was held on June 2 and 3, 1997...
.
Lamb made his Major League Baseball debut on April 23, , for the Rangers. He played for the Rangers until February 5, , when he was traded to the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
for minor leaguer Jose Garcia. Before playing a game for the Yankees, the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
acquired Lamb from the Yankees for minor leaguer Juan DeLeon on March 25, 2004.
In , he saw more playing time due to regular first baseman Jeff Bagwell
Jeff Bagwell
Jeffrey Robert Bagwell , is a former American professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire fifteen-year Major League Baseball career as a first baseman for the Houston Astros and was a four-time All-Star...
's injury. In 2005, he batted
Batting average
Batting average is a statistic in both cricket and baseball that measures the performance of cricket batsmen and baseball hitters. The two statistics are related in that baseball averages are directly descended from the concept of cricket averages.- Cricket :...
.233 with 10 home run
Home run
In baseball, a home run is scored when the ball is hit in such a way that the batter is able to reach home safely in one play without any errors being committed by the defensive team in the process...
s and 50 RBI
Run batted in
Runs batted in or RBIs is a statistic used in baseball and softball to credit a batter when the outcome of his at-bat results in a run being scored, except in certain situations such as when an error is made on the play. The first team to track RBI was the Buffalo Bisons.Common nicknames for an RBI...
, with 1 stolen base
Stolen base
In baseball, a stolen base occurs when a baserunner successfully advances to the next base while the pitcher is delivering the ball to home plate...
. He participated in the 2005 World Series
2005 World Series
The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series, saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League champion Houston Astros four games to none in the best-of-seven-games series, winning their third championship and first since 1917.Home-field...
where he hit the first World Series
World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball, played between the American League and National League champions since 1903. The winner of the World Series championship is determined through a best-of-seven playoff and awarded the Commissioner's Trophy...
home run in Astros history, becoming only the second player whose last name is a type of animal to homer in the World Series (the first was Tim Salmon
Tim Salmon
Timothy James Salmon is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played his entire career with the California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels...
in 2002
2002 World Series
The 2002 World Series was a best-of-seven playoff series to determine the champion of Major League Baseball for the 2002 season. It was the 98th such contest between the champions of the American League and National League , and featured the AL champion Anaheim Angels against the NL champion San...
).
On December 14, , Lamb signed a two-year deal with the Minnesota Twins. On August 25, , he was designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Eddie Guardado
Eddie Guardado
Edward Adrian Guardado is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Throughout his career, Guardado had played with the Minnesota Twins , Seattle Mariners , Cincinnati Reds , and the Rangers .His common nickname is "Everyday Eddie", a testament to his durable arm during his first stint with the...
. He was released on September 4, and then signed with the Milwaukee Brewers the following day.
Lamb became a free agent at the end of the season. On December 9, however, he re-signed a new contract with the Brewers. On April 1, 2009, after turning down a Triple-A assignment, Lamb was released by the Brewers.
On April 25, 2009, the New York Mets
New York Mets
The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York. They belong to Major League Baseball's National League East Division. One of baseball's first expansion teams, the Mets were founded in 1962 to replace New York's departed National League...
signed Lamb to a minor league contract. He spent the entire 2009 season in the minor leagues. On February 11, 2010, Lamb signed a minor league contract with the Florida Marlins
Florida Marlins
The Miami Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. Established in 1993 as an expansion franchise called the Florida Marlins, the Marlins are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Marlins played their home games at...
, and was added to the Major League roster on April 3.
On May 6, 2010, Lamb was designated for assignment, but was recalled to replace 4th outfielder Cameron Maybin
Cameron Maybin
Cameron Keith Maybin is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Diego Padres. He was the tenth pick in the 2005 First-Year Player Draft by The Detroit Tigers. He was consistently ranked as the Tigers top minor league prospect while in the organization.-High school:Maybin played high school...
on June 18.
Lamb signed a minor league contract with the New York Yankees
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are a professional baseball team based in the The Bronx, New York. They compete in Major League Baseball in the American League's East Division...
on June 22, 2011, after beginning the season with the Camden Riversharks
Camden Riversharks
The Camden Riversharks is an American professional baseball team based in Camden, New Jersey. They are a member of the Liberty Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, which is not affiliated with Major League Baseball...
of Atlantic League
Atlantic League
Atlantic League may refer to one of the following professional sports leagues:* Atlantic League , a professional baseball league active from 1896 to 1900* Atlantic League , a professional baseball league active in 1914...
. He was assigned to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees.