Mike Lamb is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. He was primarily a third baseman but also played first base and outfield positions. Lamb started his baseball career in the minor leagues in 1997 after being drafted by the Texas Rangers in the seventh round of the MLB draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut in 2000 with the Rangers.
Lamb played for the Rangers for four seasons before being traded to the Houston Astros in 2004. He had his best season in 2004, hitting .281 with 14 home runs and 58 RBIs. He helped the Astros reach the World Series that year, but they lost to the Chicago White Sox. Lamb played for the Astros for three seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 2007.
Lamb played for the Twins for one season before signing with the Milwaukee Brewers as a free agent in 2008. He played for the Brewers for one season before being traded to the New York Yankees in 2009. He played for the Yankees for a short time before being released and signing with the Florida Marlins. He played for the Marlins for one season before being released and signing with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2010. He played for the Blue Jays for a short time before being released and retiring from baseball.
Throughout his career, Lamb was known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions. He was also known for his clutch hitting and ability to come through in important situations. He finished his career with a .277 batting average, 71 home runs, and 366 RBIs.
After retiring from baseball, Lamb became a coach and instructor. He currently runs a baseball academy in his hometown of West Covina, California, where he teaches young players the skills and techniques he learned during his career.
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