Here’s
a “not so missing” 1972 card for former Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher John
Lamb, who appeared in just two games for the eventual World Champs the
year before:
Lamb had his first taste of the big leagues in 1970, going 0-1 with a
nice 2.78 earned run average over 23 appearances and 32.1 innings
pitched, all in relief.
In 1971 he didn’t factor in a decision while pitching 4.1 innings of scoreless ball in his brief time up in Major League ball.
He’d spend the entire 1972 season in the Minors, but would make it back
in 1973 in what would end up being his last taste of the Majors, going
0-1 over 22 appearances and 29.2 innings, with a bloated 6.07 ERA with a
couple of saves.
He’d be back toiling in the Minors the following year, and would stay
there through the 1974 season before retiring for good, leaving the
Majors with an 0-2 record over 47 games and 66.1 innings, with an ERA of
4.07.