Mike Lamb
Michael Robert Lamb (born August 9, 1975) is an American former professional baseball third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2000 through 2008, and a final season in 2010. As a player, Lamb was listed at and . Career Texas Rangers Lamb attended Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California and California State University, Fullerton. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the seventh round of the 1997 Major League Baseball Draft. Lamb made his Major League debut on April 23, 2000 against the Minnesota Twins, going 1-for-4. He collected his first major league hit with a third-inning single off Twins pitcher Brad Radke. He played for the Rangers until February 5, 2004, when he was traded to the New York Yankees for minor leaguer Jose Garcia. Houston Astros 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 2005, Lamb saw more playing time due to regular first baseman Jeff Bagwell's injury. In 2005, he batted .236 with 12 home runs and 53 RBI, with one stolen base in 125 games. He participated in the 2005