Danny Lynch

Born: 2/7/1926 in Dallas, TX, USA

Died: 6/30/1978 in Plano, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-14 | Final Game: 1948-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 174 lbs

Full name: Matthew Daniel Lynch

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Biography

Danny Lynch was a professional baseball player born in 1926, who made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the late 1940s. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 7 games from September 14, 1948, to October 2, 1948. Despite his limited time in the league, Lynch showcased his potential with a batting average of .286, which included 2 hits and one home run, along with 1 run batted in (RBI). Lynch's career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, just after World War II, when the sport was beginning to see a resurgence in popularity. Players like Lynch contributed to the evolving dynamics of the game, characterized by a blend of seasoned veterans and fresh talent returning from the war. Although his major league career was short, his performance in those 7 games left a mark, exemplifying the challenges and opportunities faced by players during this transformative era in baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
7 7 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.286 0.375 0.714 1.089 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career SLG .714 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — +88.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.089 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — +51.4% above league average.

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
1948 CHC NL 7 7 3 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1948 CHN 2B 1 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Methodist University Dallas TX 1947, 1948