Jake Lamb

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Jake Lamb
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Lamb with the Diamondbacks in 2017
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 2
Infielder
Born: (1990-10-09) October 9, 1990 (age 30)
Seattle, Washington
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 7, 2014, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through September 12, 2021)
Batting average.237
Home runs91
Runs batted in330
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Jacob Ryan Lamb (born October 9, 1990) is an American professional baseball infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014, and was an All-Star in 2017. He has also played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics and the Chicago White Sox.

Amateur career[]

Lamb grew up in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. He attended Bishop Blanchet High School in Seattle and starred for their baseball team.[1]

After graduating high school, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected Lamb in the 38th round of the 2009 MLB Draft, but he followed through with his commitment to attend the University of Washington.[2] He played college baseball for the Washington Huskies baseball team. With the Huskies, Lamb was named an All-Pac-12 Conference player.[3] After his sophomore season in 2011, he played collegiate summer baseball for the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]

Professional career[]

Arizona Diamondbacks[]

Lamb at bat in 2017

The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Lamb in the sixth round of the 2012 MLB Draft. He made his professional debut in 2012 for the Missoula Osprey of the Rookie-level Pioneer League.[5] Lamb played for the Visalia Rawhide of the Class A-Advanced California League in 2013, but appeared in only 64 games due to a hamstring injury.[6] The Diamondbacks assigned Lamb to the Arizona Fall League after the 2013 season.[7] They invited him to spring training in 2014.[8] He began the 2014 season with the Mobile Bay Bears of the Class AA Southern League, and was promoted to the Reno Aces of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[9]

After the Diamondbacks traded Martín Prado on July 31, they promoted Lamb to the major leagues on August 7.[6] In 37 games that season, Lamb had a .230 batting average with four home runs.[10] Lamb began the 2015 season on the disabled list but was later taken out and played in 107 games, hitting .263 with six home runs and 34 runs batted in (RBIs). During the 2016 season, Lamb hit .291 with 20 home runs and 61 RBIs in the first half,[citation needed] and was a finalist for the last All Star spot in the All-Star Final Vote.[11] After struggling in the second half, in which he hit .197 (46-for-234), Lamb finished the season with a .249 average, 29 home runs, 91 RBIs, and nine triples.[citation needed]

Lamb was selected to play in the 2017 MLB All-Star Game.[12] He finished the season hitting .248 with 30 home runs, 105 RBIs and 87 walks, although he managed more consistent splits (.246 in the first half and .250 in the second half). On August 2, 2018, he was ruled out for the season as he underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.[13] In 56 games, he hit .222 with six home runs and 31 RBIs.

On April 5, 2019, Lamb went on the injured list with a Grade 2 strain to his left quadriceps muscle.[14] He returned to the Diamondbacks in late June.[15] He batted .193 on the 2019 season.[16]

Lamb and the Diamondbacks agreed to a $5.5 million salary for the 2020 season.[16] On September 10, 2020, the Diamondbacks designated Lamb for assignment.[17] At the time of his designation, Lamb had hit .116/.240/.210 with no home runs over 50 plate appearances in 2020. Lamb was released on September 12.

Oakland Athletics[]

On September 14, 2020, Lamb signed a major league contract with the Oakland Athletics and was added to their active roster.[18] In 13 games for Oakland as Matt Chapman's replacement after he underwent surgery, Lamb slashed .267/.327/.556 with 3 home runs and 9 RBI and 45 at-bats.[19]

Atlanta Braves[]

On February 21, 2021, Lamb agreed to a major league contract with the Atlanta Braves for $1 million.[20] On March 27, 2021, the Braves released Lamb due to his underwhelming performance during spring training.[21]

Chicago White Sox[]

On March 30, 2021, Lamb agreed to a contract with the Chicago White Sox.[22] He appeared in 43 games, slashing .212/.321/.389 with 6 home runs and 13 RBIs, before he was designated for assignment on September 1, 2021.[23]

Toronto Blue Jays[]

On September 3, 2021, Lamb was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays.[24]

Personal life[]

Lamb's father, John, played college football for Whitworth University, and his mother, Deonne, was a tennis player in high school and college. Lamb's older brother, Dan, played two sports in high school. His younger brother, Dylan, plays college baseball for the Washington Huskies.[25] His sister, Megan, played softball after surviving leukemia.[26]

References[]

  1. ^ "Bishop Blanchet (Seattle) sluggers Jake Lamb and Josh Sale may not have a ton in common off the field, but when it comes to baseball they're on the same page. – ESPN". Espn.go.com. June 16, 2009. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  2. ^ Wilmoth, Charlie (January 7, 2016). "Looking back at the Pirates' 2009 draft". Bucs Dugout. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Teammates again: Michael Conforto and Jake Lamb go from Seattle-area amateurs to NL All-Stars". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "#42 Jacob Lamb". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Ex-Husky standout among 11 added to Osprey roster". missoulian.com.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "Youth movement continues with Jake Lamb call up". Azcentral.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  7. ^ "D-backs prospect Jake Lamb enjoying Arizona Fall League opportunity | dbacks.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. June 30, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  8. ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks' Spring Training set to start early this year | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. January 9, 2014. Retrieved August 8, 2014.
  9. ^ Nick Piecoro, azcentral sports 2:15 p.m. MST August 7, 2014. "Diamondbacks promoting prospect Jake Lamb". Azcentral.com. Retrieved August 8, 2014.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ "Jake Lamb, emerging major-leaguer from Seattle, comes home". The Seattle Times. July 26, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  11. ^ Gilbert, Steve (January 20, 2016). "D-backs' Jake Lamb 4th in All-Star Final Vote". MLB.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  12. ^ "Resurgent Diamondbacks well-represented at All-Star Game". Usatoday.com. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  13. ^ "Diamondbacks All-Star Jake Lamb out for season with shoulder injury". www.sportingnews.com.
  14. ^ Gilbert, Steve (April 5, 2019). "Jake Lamb placed on injured list". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  15. ^ "Arizona Diamondbacks: Jake Lamb's return raises questions". Azcentral.com. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  16. ^ Jump up to: a b "Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb confident he'll bounce back in 2020". Azcentral.com. February 23, 2020. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  17. ^ Connor Byrne (September 10, 2020). "Diamondbacks Designate Jake Lamb". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  18. ^ Anthony Franco. "Athletics Sign Jake Lamb". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 14, 2020.
  19. ^ "Jake Lamb Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  20. ^ Bowman, Mark (February 23, 2021). "Braves announce deal with Jake Lamb". MLB.com. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  21. ^ "Braves Select Pablo Sandoval, Release Jake Lamb, Re-Sign Jason Kipnis". MLB Trade Rumors.
  22. ^ "White Sox Sign Jake Lamb". MLB Trade Rumors.
  23. ^ "Chicago White Sox Transactions". MLB.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  24. ^ TSN.ca Staff (September 3, 2021). "Blue Jays claim former All-Star Lamb off waivers". TSN.
  25. ^ "Washington Huskies". Washington Huskies. Retrieved May 6, 2019.
  26. ^ "Jake Lamb's athletic roots firmly connected to parents, siblings in Seattle". FOX Sports. June 6, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2018.

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