If you're looking to throw a baseball at 100 miles per hour, you might want to consider Ryan Lambert's unique approach. The New York Mets pitching prospect famously consumed 900 raw eggs in a month-about 30 each day-and he reached a blistering 100.9 MPH last season in Double-A. Clearly, something clicked.
MLB.com's Anthony DiComo recently shared this fascinating tidbit, revealing that Lambert embarked on this unusual diet after being cut from his college team. Inspired by a video touting the benefits of raw eggs, Lambert dove in headfirst.
“Day 1, it was an adjustment for sure,” Lambert shared. “But I’m not a chicken.
I like a little adversity and challenge. It kind of gets me going."
Just a few years back, Lambert was pitching at Missouri State. His performance was shaky, with seven outs and seven walks, leading to his dismissal from the team. That's when he turned to raw eggs.
Oklahoma noticed Lambert's viral video showcasing his 99 MPH fastball and decided to take a chance on him. The Mets later picked him in the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft, and his dedication has paid off.
In 48 professional appearances, all from the bullpen, Lambert boasts a 1.53 ERA with an impressive 14.4 strikeouts per nine innings. While he still walks 4.8 batters per nine, a slight improvement could make him a formidable reliever in the majors.
Though Lambert no longer consumes 30 raw eggs daily, he still eats about 10 regularly. It's an expensive habit, especially since the affordable prices he once enjoyed are a thing of the past.
Lambert's story is one of resilience and commitment-qualities that make him a promising figure to watch as he jogs in from the bullpen when the stakes are high.