Steve Lake was a professional baseball player who played as a catcher for various teams during his career. He was born on March 14, 1957, in Inglewood, California, and attended West Torrance High School. Lake was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth round of the 1979 Major League Baseball draft.
Lake made his Major League debut with the Cardinals in 1983 and played with them until 1986. During his time with the Cardinals, he was primarily a backup catcher and played in 156 games, hitting .225 with 4 home runs and 38 RBIs.
In 1987, Lake signed with the Chicago Cubs as a free agent. He played with the Cubs for three seasons and was their primary catcher in 1988 and 1989. During his time with the Cubs, Lake played in 238 games, hitting .235 with 6 home runs and 61 RBIs.
After leaving the Cubs, Lake played for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1990 and the Baltimore Orioles in 1991. He played in a total of 70 games for both teams, hitting .195 with 1 home run and 10 RBIs.
Lake returned to the Cubs in 1992 and played in 47 games, hitting .200 with 1 home run and 7 RBIs. He finished his career with the Cleveland Indians in 1993, playing in 12 games and hitting .200 with 1 RBI.
Overall, Lake played in 523 Major League games over 11 seasons, hitting .225 with 13 home runs and 117 RBIs. He was known for his strong defensive skills as a catcher and was a reliable backup catcher throughout his career.
After retiring from baseball, Lake worked as a coach and manager in the minor leagues. He also worked as a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers and as a broadcaster for the Cubs. In 2015, Lake was inducted into the West Torrance High School Hall of Fame.
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