Cut From College, Pitcher Now Throws 100 MPH on Raw Eggs

Two years ago, Ryan Lambert was eating 30 raw eggs every single day, desperate to salvage a baseball career that seemed over before it started.

The young pitcher had just been cut from Missouri State University after walking seven batters in just seven outs. On the drive home to Minnesota, Lambert was heartbroken but not defeated.

He called friends to film one emotional bullpen session. Lambert threw "heaters from the heart" that day, hitting 99 mph for the first time in his life, then posted the video on Twitter.

The video exploded with nearly 250,000 views. College recruiters noticed, including one from the University of Oklahoma who took a chance on the "misfit" pitcher despite his control problems.

That's when Lambert's radical transformation began. He discovered an internet video about the benefits of raw eggs for muscle building and recovery, and decided to consume 30 per day for a month.

"Day 1, it was an adjustment for sure," Lambert said. "But I'm not a chicken. I like a little adversity and challenge."

The extreme diet was just the beginning. Lambert became fanatical about nutrition, grilling steak and sweet potatoes daily and even ordering chicken hearts at a Brazilian steakhouse during a minor league game.

He's equally strict about sleep, waking at 8 a.m. every morning and stepping immediately into sunlight to regulate his circadian rhythm. Hours in the gym and specialized throwing drills rounded out his routine.

The results speak for themselves. Lambert now throws over 100 mph and posted a 1.62 ERA last season across 46 appearances for Double-A Binghamton, striking out 14.6 batters per nine innings.

"Electric," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said after Lambert struck out three of four batters in his first spring training outing. "If he throws strikes, man, he could be special."

The Mets selected Lambert in the eighth round of the 2024 Draft, and he's now ranked as the organization's 20th best prospect. At just 23 years old, he could reach the major leagues this season.

Why This Inspires

Lambert's story proves that setbacks don't define you. When most people would have given up after being cut from their college team, he doubled down on his dream with unconventional dedication.

His willingness to examine every aspect of his life, from diet to sleep to training, shows what's possible when talent meets relentless work ethic. He even walks around the clubhouse checking teammates' plates for nutritional value.

While Lambert has scaled back to about 10 raw eggs daily (Oklahoma Walmart prices went up), his commitment never wavered. His goal this year is to hit 101 mph without rounding up, and he believes 102 is possible.

From college reject to organizational leader in velocity, Lambert turned adversity into rocket fuel.