© Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
PHOENIX — Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Archie Bradley announced on his Instagram on Wednesday that longtime teammate and former D-backs third baseman Jake Lamb has retired.
Thank you for reading this post, don’t forget to subscribe!
Jun 9, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) singles in a run in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Bradley’s post included photos from Lamb’s time in Arizona and a heartfelt message.
“From double hot tubbing in Visalia to roommates in the league,” Bradley wrote. “We stood in each other’s weddings, and now stand by each other in retirement. … Congrats on a hell of a career.”
Aug 27, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Jake Lamb (22) blows a bubble awaiting the next pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the sixth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Lamb spent 10 seasons in MLB, including seven with the Diamondbacks from 2014 to 2020. His 2017 campaign was his breakout season, hitting 30 home runs and helping Arizona secure a postseason berth. He last appeared in the majors in 2022.
Lamb was beloved by fans during his time in Arizona, rising from a young star to a veteran presence. He became a household name as soon as he made his debut in the desert, as he surged early in his career and earned an All-Star selection in 2017.
Jul 30, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Jake Lamb against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the home opener at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Over his MLB career, Lamb recorded a .235 batting average with 96 home runs, 342 RBIs, 7.4 WAR and 335 runs scored.
The All-Star has not yet publicly announced his retirement himself or addressed Bradley’s post.
Jake Lamb – 09/26/2016 pic.twitter.com/ZvZjq21tmM
— Random Homers (@randomhomers) August 2, 2024
*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*
Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
From rebuild to Finals: What Mercury fans can be thankful for after the 2025 season
