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{{short description|American baseball player (born 1990)}}
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| birth_place=[[La Palma, California]]
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| debutteam=Cincinnati Reds
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| finaldate = June 26
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'''John Michael Lamb''' (born July 10, 1990) is an American [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]] in the [[Los Angeles Angels]] organization. He previously played for the [[Cincinnati Reds]].
'''John Michael Lamb''' (born July 10, 1990) is an American former [[professional baseball]] [[pitcher]]. He played in [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) for the [[Cincinnati Reds]] and [[Los Angeles Angels]]. Lamb is the grandson of [[John Ramsey (announcer)|John Ramsey]], the former Public Address announcer at Dodger Stadium.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dodgers.mlblogs.com/grandson-of-former-dodger-stadium-pa-announcer-making-mlb-debut-tonight-at-dodger-stadium-cbd6f92a43b3|title = Grandson of former Dodger Stadium PA announcer making MLB debut tonight at Dodger Stadium|date = October 26, 2016}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
===Kansas City Royals===
===Kansas City Royals===
Lamb attended [[Laguna Hills High School]] in [[Laguna Hills, California]]. The [[Kansas City Royals]] selected Lamb in the fifth round of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]]. He signed with the Royals, receiving a $165,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{cite web|author=The Capital-Journal |url=http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-08-25/mark-schremmer-injury-teaches-royals-prospect-lamb-big-lesson |title=Mark Schremmer: Injury teaches Royals prospect Lamb big lesson |publisher=Cjonline.com |date= |accessdate=May 10, 2017}}</ref> In 2010, Lamb won the Paul Splittorff Award as the best minor league pitcher in the Royals' system. Prior to the 2011 season, Lamb was rated the 18th best prospect in baseball by ''[[Baseball America]]''. He underwent [[Tommy John surgery]] to repair an [[ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint|ulnar collateral ligament]] in June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/Royals_Minor_League_Pitcher_John_Lamb_To_Undergo_Tommy_John_Surgery_123054428.html |title=Royals Minor League Pitcher To Undergo Tommy John Surgery |publisher=Wibw.com |date=June 2, 2011 |accessdate=April 16, 2013}}</ref> The Royals added him to their [[40-man roster]] after the 2012 season.<ref name="kansascity1">{{cite web|last=Dutton |first=Bob |url=http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/20/3927461/royals-overhaul-roster-cutting.html |title=Royals overhaul roster, cutting seven, including Pena |work=Kansas City Star |date=November 20, 2012 |accessdate=April 16, 2013}}</ref>
Lamb attended [[Laguna Hills High School]] in [[Laguna Hills, California]]. The [[Kansas City Royals]] selected Lamb in the fifth round of the [[2008 Major League Baseball Draft]]. He signed with the Royals, receiving a $165,000 [[signing bonus]].<ref>{{cite web|author=The Capital-Journal |url=http://cjonline.com/sports/2012-08-25/mark-schremmer-injury-teaches-royals-prospect-lamb-big-lesson |title=Mark Schremmer: Injury teaches Royals prospect Lamb big lesson |publisher=Cjonline.com |date= |access-date=May 10, 2017}}</ref> In 2010, Lamb won the Paul Splittorff Award as the best minor league pitcher in the Royals' system. Prior to the 2011 season, Lamb was rated the 18th best prospect in baseball by ''[[Baseball America]]''. He underwent [[Tommy John surgery]] to repair an [[ulnar collateral ligament of elbow joint|ulnar collateral ligament]] in June 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wibw.com/sports/headlines/Royals_Minor_League_Pitcher_John_Lamb_To_Undergo_Tommy_John_Surgery_123054428.html |title=Royals Minor League Pitcher To Undergo Tommy John Surgery |publisher=Wibw.com |date=June 2, 2011 |access-date=April 16, 2013}}</ref> The Royals added him to their [[40-man roster]] after the 2012 season.<ref name="kansascity1">{{cite web|last=Dutton |first=Bob |url=http://www.kansascity.com/2012/11/20/3927461/royals-overhaul-roster-cutting.html |title=Royals overhaul roster, cutting seven, including Pena |work=Kansas City Star |date=November 20, 2012 |access-date=April 16, 2013}}</ref>


Lamb pitched for the [[Wilmington Blue Rocks]] of the [[Class A-Advanced]] [[Carolina League]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/68317358/full-speed-ahead-for-royals-southpaw-john-lamb|title=Full speed ahead for Royals southpaw Lamb|work=Major League Baseball|accessdate=October 25, 2014}}</ref> He joined the [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] of the [[Class AAA]] [[Pacific Coast League]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omaha.com/sports/chasers/omaha-s-lamb-gets-the-win-with-help-from-hitters/article_929a0af0-105a-11e4-96aa-0017a43b2370.html|title=Omaha's Lamb gets the win with help from hitters|work=Omaha.com|accessdate=October 25, 2014}}</ref> The Royals promoted Lamb to the major leagues on July 17, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article27483397.html|title=Royals call up John Lamb as 26th man for White Sox doubleheader|work=Kansas City Star|accessdate=August 19, 2015}}</ref> He was [[option (baseball)|optioned]] back to the minor leagues without making his major league debut.
Lamb pitched for the [[Wilmington Blue Rocks]] of the [[Class A-Advanced|High–A]] [[Carolina League]] in 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/68317358/full-speed-ahead-for-royals-southpaw-john-lamb|title=Full speed ahead for Royals southpaw Lamb|work=Major League Baseball|access-date=October 25, 2014}}</ref> He joined the [[Omaha Storm Chasers]] of the [[Class AAA|Triple–A]] [[Pacific Coast League]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.omaha.com/sports/chasers/omaha-s-lamb-gets-the-win-with-help-from-hitters/article_929a0af0-105a-11e4-96aa-0017a43b2370.html|title=Omaha's Lamb gets the win with help from hitters|work=Omaha.com|access-date=October 25, 2014}}</ref> The Royals promoted Lamb to the major leagues on July 17, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/k-zone/article27483397.html|title=Royals call up John Lamb as 26th man for White Sox doubleheader|work=Kansas City Star|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref> He was [[option (baseball)|optioned]] back to the minor leagues without making his major league debut.


===Cincinnati Reds===
===Cincinnati Reds===
On July 26, 2015, the Royals traded Lamb to the [[Cincinnati Reds]], along with [[Brandon Finnegan]] and [[Cody Reed]], for [[Johnny Cueto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/138817754|title=Royals finalize deal for ace Cueto with Reds|last=Sheldon|first=Mark|work=MLB.com|date=July 26, 2015|accessdate=July 26, 2015}}</ref> After making three starts for the [[Louisville Bats]] of the Class AAA [[International League]], the Reds promoted Lamb to make his major league debut on August 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/redsblog/2015/08/13/john-lamb--join-reds-rotation/31664351/|title=John Lamb to join Reds' rotation|date=August 13, 2015|work=Cincinnati.com|accessdate=August 19, 2015}}</ref>
On July 26, 2015, the Royals traded Lamb to the [[Cincinnati Reds]], along with [[Brandon Finnegan]] and [[Cody Reed]], for [[Johnny Cueto]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/138817754|title=Royals finalize deal for ace Cueto with Reds|last=Sheldon|first=Mark|work=MLB.com|date=July 26, 2015|access-date=July 26, 2015}}</ref> After making three starts for the [[Louisville Bats]] of the Triple–A [[International League]], the Reds promoted Lamb to make his major league debut on August 14.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/mlb/reds/redsblog/2015/08/13/john-lamb--join-reds-rotation/31664351/|title=John Lamb to join Reds' rotation|date=August 13, 2015|work=Cincinnati.com|access-date=August 19, 2015}}</ref>


Lamb underwent back surgery during the 2015–16 offseason, and began of the regular season on the [[disabled list]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/164056836/reds-john-lamb-behind-schedule-after-surgery|title=Lamb behind schedule after back surgery: Young lefty underwent procedure in December|work=MLB.com|first=Mark|last=Sheldon|date=February 9, 2016|accessdate=February 9, 2016}}</ref> The Reds activated Lamb from the disabled list to make his season debut on May 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/baseball/john-lamb-to-start-for-cincinnati-reds-instead-of-/nrGdg/|title=John Lamb to start for Cincinnati Reds instead of Jon Moscot|first=David|last=Jablonski|work=Dayton Daily News|date=May 3, 2016|accessdate=May 3, 2016}}</ref> He was then optioned to Triple A Louisville. Then on June 25 he was recalled from Louisville to make a start later that day against the San Diego Padres. During his two seasons in Cincinnati, Lamb went 2-12 with a 6.17 ERA. He was designated for assignment on October 28. The [[Tampa Bay Rays]] acquired Lamb from the [[Cincinnati Reds]] on November 2, 2016, in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/reds-ship-john-lamb-tampa-bay-rays/ziU0OMrYNmXyvZW21ObppO/ |title=Cincinnati Reds trade John Lamb to Tampa Bay Rays |publisher=Daytondailynews.com |date=November 3, 2016 |accessdate=May 10, 2017}}</ref> On November 18, the Rays released Lamb.
Lamb underwent back surgery during the 2015–16 offseason, and began of the regular season on the [[disabled list]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.reds.mlb.com/news/article/164056836/reds-john-lamb-behind-schedule-after-surgery|title=Lamb behind schedule after back surgery: Young lefty underwent procedure in December|work=MLB.com|first=Mark|last=Sheldon|date=February 9, 2016|access-date=February 9, 2016}}</ref> The Reds activated Lamb from the disabled list to make his season debut on May 3.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/sports/baseball/john-lamb-to-start-for-cincinnati-reds-instead-of-/nrGdg/|title=John Lamb to start for Cincinnati Reds instead of Jon Moscot|first=David|last=Jablonski|work=Dayton Daily News|date=May 3, 2016|access-date=May 3, 2016}}</ref> He was then optioned to Triple A Louisville. Then on June 25 he was recalled from Louisville to make a start later that day against the San Diego Padres. During his two seasons in Cincinnati, Lamb went 2–12 with a 6.17 ERA. He was designated for assignment on October 28. The [[Tampa Bay Rays]] acquired Lamb from the [[Cincinnati Reds]] on November 2, 2016, in exchange for cash considerations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daytondailynews.com/sports/reds-ship-john-lamb-tampa-bay-rays/ziU0OMrYNmXyvZW21ObppO/ |title=Cincinnati Reds trade John Lamb to Tampa Bay Rays |publisher=Daytondailynews.com |date=November 3, 2016 |access-date=May 10, 2017}}</ref> On November 18, the Rays released Lamb.


===Los Angeles Angels===
===Los Angeles Angels===
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Lamb signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] on December 2, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ocregister.com/2016/12/02/angels-add-another-lhp-agreeing-with-john-lamb-on-a-minor-league-deal/|title = Angels add another LHP, agreeing with John Lamb on a minor league deal|date = December 2, 2016}}</ref> He began the 2017 season recovering from back surgery. On May 9, he was suspended 50 games for a [[Doping in baseball|second positive test]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19345747/angels-minor-leaguer-john-lamb-given-50-game-drug-suspension |title=Angels minor leaguer John Lamb given 50-game drug suspension |work=Espn.com |date= May 9, 2017|access-date=May 10, 2017}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Minor League Free Agents 2017|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2017/?amphtml|access-date=March 23, 2024|website=baseballamerica.com|language=en}}</ref> On January 23, 2018, Lamb re–signed with the Angels on a minor league deal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/minor-mlb-transactions-12318.html|title=Minor MLB Transactions: 1/23/18}}</ref> They promoted him to the major leagues on June 16.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2018/06/16/john-lambs-return-to-majors-spoiled-by-bullpen-in-angels-loss/|title = John Lamb's return to majors spoiled by bullpen in Angels' loss|date = June 16, 2018}}</ref> On June 30, it was announced that Lamb would undergo season ending Tommy John surgery, ending his 2018 season and possibly all of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23955228/los-angeles-angels-lhp-john-lamb-tommy-john-surgery|title = Angels LHP Lamb out for Tommy John surgery|date = June 30, 2018}}</ref> He was outrighted to the minors on November 1, 2018, and became a free agent the next day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2018/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2018|work=Baseball America|first=Matt|last=Eddy|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=November 12, 2018}}</ref>
Lamb signed a minor league contract with the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]] on December 2, 2016.<ref>http://www.ocregister.com/2016/12/02/angels-add-another-lhp-agreeing-with-john-lamb-on-a-minor-league-deal/</ref> He began the 2017 season recovering from back surgery. On May 9, he was suspended 50 games for a [[Doping in baseball
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|second positive test]].<ref>{{cite web|author=8:26 PM ET |url=http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/19345747/angels-minor-leaguer-john-lamb-given-50-game-drug-suspension |title=Angels minor leaguer John Lamb given 50-game drug suspension |publisher=Espn.com |date= |accessdate=May 10, 2017}}</ref> He elected free agency on November 6, 2017. On January 23, 2018, Lamb resigned a minor league deal with the Angels.<ref>https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/01/minor-mlb-transactions-12318.html</ref> They promoted him to the major leagues on June 16.<ref>https://www.ocregister.com/2018/06/16/john-lambs-return-to-majors-spoiled-by-bullpen-in-angels-loss/</ref> On June 30th, it was announced that Lamb would undergo season ending Tommy John surgery, ending his 2018 season and possibly all of 2019.<ref>http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/23955228/los-angeles-angels-lhp-john-lamb-tommy-john-surgery</ref> He was outrighted to the minors on November 1, 2018.


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 18 May 2024

For other people with the same name, see John Lamb (disambiguation).

John Lamb
Lamb with the Omaha Storm Chasers in 2014
Pitcher
Born: (1990-07-10) July 10, 1990 (age 34)
La Palma, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
August 14, 2015, for the Cincinnati Reds
Last MLB appearance
June 26, 2018, for the Los Angeles Angels
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–13
Earned run average6.25
Strikeouts127
Teams

John Michael Lamb (born July 10, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Angels. Lamb is the grandson of John Ramsey, the former Public Address announcer at Dodger Stadium.[1]

Career

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Kansas City Royals

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Lamb attended Laguna Hills High School in Laguna Hills, California. The Kansas City Royals selected Lamb in the fifth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the Royals, receiving a $165,000 signing bonus.[2] In 2010, Lamb won the Paul Splittorff Award as the best minor league pitcher in the Royals' system. Prior to the 2011 season, Lamb was rated the 18th best prospect in baseball by Baseball America. He underwent Tommy John surgery to repair an ulnar collateral ligament in June 2011.[3] The Royals added him to their 40-man roster after the 2012 season.[4]

Lamb pitched for the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the High–A Carolina League in 2013.[5] He joined the Omaha Storm Chasers of the Triple–A Pacific Coast League in 2014.[6] The Royals promoted Lamb to the major leagues on July 17, 2015.[7] He was optioned back to the minor leagues without making his major league debut.

Cincinnati Reds

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On July 26, 2015, the Royals traded Lamb to the Cincinnati Reds, along with Brandon Finnegan and Cody Reed, for Johnny Cueto.[8] After making three starts for the Louisville Bats of the Triple–A International League, the Reds promoted Lamb to make his major league debut on August 14.[9]

Lamb underwent back surgery during the 2015–16 offseason, and began of the regular season on the disabled list.[10] The Reds activated Lamb from the disabled list to make his season debut on May 3.[11] He was then optioned to Triple A Louisville. Then on June 25 he was recalled from Louisville to make a start later that day against the San Diego Padres. During his two seasons in Cincinnati, Lamb went 2–12 with a 6.17 ERA. He was designated for assignment on October 28. The Tampa Bay Rays acquired Lamb from the Cincinnati Reds on November 2, 2016, in exchange for cash considerations.[12] On November 18, the Rays released Lamb.

Los Angeles Angels

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Lamb signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on December 2, 2016.[13] He began the 2017 season recovering from back surgery. On May 9, he was suspended 50 games for a second positive test.[14] He elected free agency on November 6, 2017.[15] On January 23, 2018, Lamb re–signed with the Angels on a minor league deal.[16] They promoted him to the major leagues on June 16.[17] On June 30, it was announced that Lamb would undergo season ending Tommy John surgery, ending his 2018 season and possibly all of 2019.[18] He was outrighted to the minors on November 1, 2018, and became a free agent the next day.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Grandson of former Dodger Stadium PA announcer making MLB debut tonight at Dodger Stadium". October 26, 2016.
  2. ^ The Capital-Journal. "Mark Schremmer: Injury teaches Royals prospect Lamb big lesson". Cjonline.com. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  3. ^ "Royals Minor League Pitcher To Undergo Tommy John Surgery". Wibw.com. June 2, 2011. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  4. ^ Dutton, Bob (November 20, 2012). "Royals overhaul roster, cutting seven, including Pena". Kansas City Star. Retrieved April 16, 2013.
  5. ^ "Full speed ahead for Royals southpaw Lamb". Major League Baseball. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  6. ^ "Omaha's Lamb gets the win with help from hitters". Omaha.com. Retrieved October 25, 2014.
  7. ^ "Royals call up John Lamb as 26th man for White Sox doubleheader". Kansas City Star. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  8. ^ Sheldon, Mark (July 26, 2015). "Royals finalize deal for ace Cueto with Reds". MLB.com. Retrieved July 26, 2015.
  9. ^ "John Lamb to join Reds' rotation". Cincinnati.com. August 13, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
  10. ^ Sheldon, Mark (February 9, 2016). "Lamb behind schedule after back surgery: Young lefty underwent procedure in December". MLB.com. Retrieved February 9, 2016.
  11. ^ Jablonski, David (May 3, 2016). "John Lamb to start for Cincinnati Reds instead of Jon Moscot". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 3, 2016.
  12. ^ "Cincinnati Reds trade John Lamb to Tampa Bay Rays". Daytondailynews.com. November 3, 2016. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  13. ^ "Angels add another LHP, agreeing with John Lamb on a minor league deal". December 2, 2016.
  14. ^ "Angels minor leaguer John Lamb given 50-game drug suspension". Espn.com. May 9, 2017. Retrieved May 10, 2017.
  15. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  16. ^ "Minor MLB Transactions: 1/23/18".
  17. ^ "John Lamb's return to majors spoiled by bullpen in Angels' loss". June 16, 2018.
  18. ^ "Angels LHP Lamb out for Tommy John surgery". June 30, 2018.
  19. ^ Eddy, Matt (November 6, 2018). "Minor League Free Agents 2018". Baseball America. Retrieved November 12, 2018.
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