Jake Lamb
A power-hitting infielder whose breakout All-Star season with the Diamondbacks was defined by his potent swing from the left side.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American baseball player·Birthday: October 9·Millennials
Biography
Jake Lamb's baseball story is one of a thrilling peak and a persistent battle with the injuries that followed. Drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks, he announced himself in 2016 with a thunderous 29-home-run season, establishing himself as a core piece of the team's future. The following year, he earned an All-Star selection, representing the National League as a third baseman with raw power that thrilled fans in Phoenix. However, shoulder and other ailments began to chip away at his consistency and playing time. What followed was a journeyman's circuit through multiple MLB clubs, including the Athletics, White Sox, and Angels, as he sought to recapture his healthy form and contribute as a veteran bat off the bench. Lamb's career stands as a reminder of how quickly a player's trajectory can shift, and of the resilience required to stay in the game at its highest level.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jake was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jake Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jake's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Selected as a National League All-Star in 2017 while playing third base for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- Drove in 105 runs during the 2016 season, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch hitting situations.
- Hit 59 home runs across the 2016 and 2017 seasons, ranking among the league's most powerful left-handed hitters.
- Played in eight different MLB organizations over the course of his professional career.
Did You Know?
He played college baseball for the Washington Huskies, where he was a standout player.
In high school, he was a teammate of MLB pitcher Max Muncy at Keller High School in Texas.
He is known for his distinctive, open batting stance.
“I just try to keep it simple, see the ball and hit it hard somewhere.”
