John was injured in an auto accident during an off campus lunch break. He was sitting behind the wheel at a red light when a fellow student rear-ended him. Just a few hours later, John realized that something was very wrong with his arm when he attempted to throw a baseball at practice. The pain in his arm was the result of a fracture and his senior season was officially over, but not the chance to play professional baseball.
In the 2009 season John was the Opening Day starter for the Burlington Royals, Rookie level affiliate of the Royals, in the Appalachian League.
Following a few starts in Burlington, NC of 2009 he was re-assigned to the Idaho Falls Chukars, Rookie Advanced level affiliate of the Royals, in the Pioneer League.
Following the end of the 2009 season John Lamb was given the
Idaho Falls Chukars "Pitcher of the Year" award
by the Kansas City Royals. The award was presented
at Kauffman Stadium and the entire family
was treated like royalty during the visit.
I would like to thank you for your visit and please come back for
additional updates during the 2010 season!
--- James Lamb
