Daniel Lynch, baseball player, 2021

Daniel Lynch

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Born: 11/17/1996 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 2021-05-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Daniel Aloysius Lynch

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Biography

Daniel Lynch is a professional pitcher who has been an active player in Major League Baseball since making his debut on May 3, 2021. Born in 1996, Lynch currently plays for the Kansas City Royals, where he showcases his talents as part of the team's starting rotation. Known for his strong left-handed arm, Lynch has established himself as a key component of the Royals’ pitching staff, contributing to the team's efforts in the competitive landscape of modern baseball. Throughout his career, Lynch has accumulated a record of 13 wins and 23 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.91. He has recorded 250 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and keep opposing hitters off balance. In addition to his strikeout prowess, Lynch has also notched one save, highlighting his versatility as a pitcher. As he continues to develop and refine his skills, Lynch remains an important figure in the Royals' quest for success, aiming to solidify his place in the league during a time when pitching depth is critical for team performance.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 25 132 56 0 0 2 372.0 382 185 53 142 307 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 4.15 across their career seasons — 7.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2021 KCR AL 4 6 15 15 0 0 0 68.0 80 43 31 55 5.69 4.27 (-33%) -
2022 KCR AL 4 13 27 27 0 0 0 131.7 155 75 52 122 5.13 3.97 (-29%) -
2023 KCR AL 3 4 9 9 0 0 0 52.3 50 27 16 34 4.64 4.33 (-7%) -
2024 KCR AL 2 0 16 3 0 0 1 43.3 29 16 14 39 3.32 4.08 (+19%) -
2025 KCR AL 6 2 57 2 0 0 1 67.7 66 23 26 45 3.06 4.14 (+26%) -
2026 KC AL 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 9.0 2 1 3 12 1.00 3.82 (+74%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
124 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2021 KCR AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 KCR AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 KCR AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2024 KCR AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2025 KCR AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 124 56 10 35 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2021 KCA P 15 15 1 4 0 1
2022 KCA P 27 27 3 10 1 0
2023 KCA P 9 9 2 7 0 1
2024 KCA P 16 3 3 6 1 1
2025 KCA P 57 2 1 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 124