Jack Lynch, baseball player, 1881-1890

Jack Lynch

Born: 2/5/1857 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 4/20/1923 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-05-02 | Final Game: 1890-04-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: John H. Lynch

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Biography

Jack Lynch was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a pivotal time in the evolution of the game. Born in 1857, Lynch's career spanned from 1881 to 1890, during which he made a significant impact in the burgeoning world of organized baseball. He compiled a career record of 110 wins and 105 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound. With a career earned run average (ERA) of 3.69, Lynch established himself as a reliable pitcher in an era that was transitioning from the deadball style of play to a more dynamic offensive approach. Over his career, Lynch recorded 859 strikeouts, reflecting his ability to dominate hitters and contribute to his team's success. Though he did not register any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was crucial during a time when the game was still evolving in terms of strategy and player specialization. Lynch's contributions to baseball during its formative years helped pave the way for future generations, and his performance remains a noteworthy part of the sport's rich history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
110 105 221 216 214 8 0 1924.3 2048 789 54 295 859 3.69 0

Career ERA 3.69 vs. league average 3.46 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1881 BFN NL 10 9 20 19 17 0 0 165.7 203 66 29 32 3.59 2.77 (-29%) -893.7
1883 NY4 AA 13 15 29 29 29 1 0 255.0 263 116 25 119 4.09 3.22 (-27%) 2006.9
1884 NY4 AA 37 15 55 53 53 5 0 496.0 420 147 42 292 2.67 3.11 (+14%) 6034.9
1885 NY4 AA 23 21 44 43 43 1 0 379.0 410 152 42 177 3.61 3.03 (-19%) 1507.4
1886 NY4 AA 20 30 51 50 50 1 0 432.7 485 190 116 193 3.95 3.37 (-17%) -321.4
1887 NY4 AA 7 14 21 21 21 0 0 187.0 245 106 36 45 5.10 4.17 (-22%) 874.7
1890 BR4 AA 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 22 12 5 1 12.00 3.88 (-209%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
226 792 75 137 20 5 0 28 7 51 26 0.173 0.225 0.211 0.436 -3742.6

Career AVG .173 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OBP .225 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 38.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.648 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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
1881 BFN NL 23 78 6 13 3 0 0 3 0 4 8 0.167 .260 (-36%) .290 (-29%) .338 (-39%) .628 (-34%) -379.0
1883 NY4 AA 29 107 9 20 2 1 0 0 0 4 0 0.187 .257 (-27%) .285 (-24%) .345 (-35%) .631 (-30%) -463.4
1884 NY4 AA 55 198 21 30 2 3 0 0 0 9 0 0.152 .243 (-38%) .278 (-32%) .327 (-41%) .606 (-37%) -1096.0
1885 NY4 AA 44 153 16 30 5 1 0 10 0 11 0 0.196 .244 (-20%) .287 (-13%) .325 (-26%) .613 (-20%) -427.1
1886 NY4 AA 51 169 17 27 5 0 0 9 4 15 0 0.160 .246 (-35%) .302 (-25%) .331 (-43%) .634 (-34%) -873.1
1887 NY4 AA 23 83 4 14 1 0 0 6 3 7 18 0.169 .270 (-38%) .331 (-25%) .373 (-52%) .705 (-39%) -504.1
1890 BR4 AA 1 4 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.750 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 2 0 20 0 2 0
OF 6 0 6 0 1 0
P 221 0 80 308 71 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1881 BFN OF 6 0 6 0 1 0
1881 BFN P 20 0 9 39 4 0
1883 NY4 P 29 0 18 42 8 0
1884 NY4 P 55 0 24 75 38 3
1885 NY4 P 44 0 11 34 4 0
1886 NY4 P 51 0 9 65 11 0
1887 NY4 1B 2 0 20 0 2 0
1887 NY4 P 21 0 7 48 6 1
1890 BR4 P 1 0 2 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 221
First Base 2
Right Field 6