About Steve Lake
Born 1957. Steve Lake is an American baseball player.
Steven Michael Lake (born March 14, 1957) is an American former professional baseball backup catcher, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from to for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Philadelphia Phillies, Lake batted and threw right-handed.
Lake started Game 7 of the 1987 World Series for the Cardinals and went 1-for-3 with an RBI single. Over his career, he threw out 45.43% of the base runners who tried to steal a base on him, ranking him 9th on the all-time list.
He may be best remembered for a 1991 Studio baseball card which featured his pet bird, Ruffles.
His children include Ryan Lake, Brendan Lake, and Jordan Parkes.
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Who is Steve Lake?
American baseball player
When was Steve Lake born?
Steve Lake was born on 14 March 1957 in Inglewood.
What is Steve Lake's occupation?
Steve Lake is a baseball player.
What nationality is Steve Lake?
Steve Lake is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Steve Lake. https://biography.guide/steve-lake/
MLA: "Steve Lake." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/steve-lake/.
Chicago: "Steve Lake." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/steve-lake/.
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