Ed Lynch, baseball player, 1980-1987

Ed Lynch

Born: 2/25/1956 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-08-31 | Final Game: 1987-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Edward Francis Lynch

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Biography

Ed Lynch was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1980 to 1987. Born in 1956, Lynch made his mark during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era into the more offense-driven approach of the 1980s. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 47 wins and 54 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 396 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Additionally, Lynch contributed to his teams with 8 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound. Lynch's playing style was marked by a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic, which allowed him to carve out a niche for himself in a league that was increasingly focused on power hitting. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the game during a pivotal time in baseball history have not gone unnoticed. After his retirement in 1987, Lynch left behind a legacy defined by his resilience and determination as a pitcher, reflecting the challenges and changes of the baseball landscape during his playing years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
47 54 248 119 8 2 8 940.3 1050 418 89 229 396 4.00 0

Career ERA 4.00 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near 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
1980 NYN NL 1 1 5 4 0 0 0 19.3 24 11 5 9 5.12 3.84 (-33%) 528.7
1981 NYN NL 4 5 17 13 0 0 0 80.3 79 26 21 27 2.91 3.58 (+19%) -279.8
1982 NYN NL 4 8 43 12 0 0 2 139.3 145 55 40 51 3.55 3.86 (+8%) 1561.7
1983 NYN NL 10 10 30 27 1 0 0 174.7 208 83 41 44 4.28 3.87 (-10%) -1808.8
1984 NYN NL 9 8 40 13 0 0 2 124.0 169 62 24 62 4.50 3.81 (-18%) -325.4
1985 NYN NL 10 8 31 29 6 1 0 191.0 188 73 27 65 3.44 3.89 (+12%) 778.1
1986 NYN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.7 2 0 0 1 0.00 — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 7 5 23 13 1 1 0 99.7 105 42 23 57 3.79 3.97 (+5%) -
1987 CHC NL 2 9 58 8 0 0 4 110.3 130 66 48 80 5.38 4.29 (-25%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
248 237 7 27 2 0 0 6 0 11 112 0.114 0.153 0.122 0.275 -1082.6

Career AVG .114 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .153 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 53.0% below league average.

Career SLG .122 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 68.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.275 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 61.6% below 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
1980 NYN NL 5 6 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1981 NYN NL 17 21 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 4 10 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 43 33 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYN NL 30 52 3 8 0 0 0 4 0 1 17 0.154 .260 (-41%) .324 (-48%) .389 (-60%) .714 (-55%) -467.7
1984 NYN NL 40 27 0 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 9 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYN NL 31 52 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 3 30 0.077 .257 (-70%) .323 (-61%) .390 (-80%) .714 (-71%) -614.9
1986 NYN NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 CHC NL 23 30 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 17 0.033 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHC NL 58 16 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 248 119 64 110 4 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 NYN P 5 4 1 3 0 1
1981 NYN P 17 13 7 9 1 0
1982 NYN P 43 12 6 18 0 0
1983 NYN P 30 27 10 24 0 0
1984 NYN P 40 13 9 13 1 0
1985 NYN P 31 29 15 14 2 2
1986 NYN P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1986 CHN P 23 13 7 12 0 2
1987 CHN P 58 8 9 17 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 248

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 CHN NL $550,000
1986 NYN NL $530,000
1985 NYN NL $330,000
Total Career Earnings $1,410,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977