Jerry Lynch

Born: 7/17/1930 in Bay City, MI, USA

Died: 4/1/2012 in Austell, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-15 | Final Game: 1966-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gerald Thomas Lynch

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Biography

Jerry Lynch, born in 1930, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1954 to 1966. Known for his versatility and power at the plate, Lynch appeared in 1,184 games during his career, amassing 798 hits and 115 home runs. He recorded a solid batting average of .277, complemented by 470 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs consistently. Additionally, Lynch demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 12 stolen bases. Lynch's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the post-war era and the rise of the modern game. He played for several teams, most notably the Cincinnati Reds, where he became a fan favorite for his clutch hitting and ability to perform under pressure. His contributions to the game were significant, as he provided depth and experience to the rosters he played on, leaving a lasting impact on the teams and fans alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1184	2879	364	798	123	34	115	470	12	224	416	0.277	0.329	0.463	0.792	5429.6

Career AVG .277 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +9.0% above league average.

Career OBP .329 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .463 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +19.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.792 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +11.8% 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
1954	PIT	NL	98	284	27	68	4	5	8	36	2	20	43	0.239	.261 (-8%)	.333 (-13%)	.390 (-4%)	.723 (-8%)	-521.0
1955	PIT	NL	88	282	43	80	18	6	5	28	2	22	33	0.284	.258 (+10%)	.332 (avg)	.393 (+13%)	.726 (+7%)	227.3
1956	PIT	NL	19	19	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	4	0.158	—	—	—	—	0.0
1957	CIN	NL	67	124	11	32	4	1	4	13	0	6	18	0.258	.257 (avg)	.323 (-10%)	.391 (+3%)	.715 (-3%)	-105.5
1958	CIN	NL	122	420	58	131	20	5	16	68	1	18	54	0.312	.257 (+21%)	.324 (+4%)	.394 (+26%)	.719 (+16%)	1143.5
1959	CIN	NL	117	379	49	102	16	3	17	58	2	29	50	0.269	.256 (+5%)	.323 (-1%)	.392 (+18%)	.715 (+9%)	569.5
1960	CIN	NL	102	159	23	46	8	2	6	27	0	16	25	0.289	.255 (+13%)	.323 (+10%)	.387 (+23%)	.711 (+17%)	502.0
1961	CIN	NL	96	181	33	57	13	2	13	50	2	27	25	0.315	.258 (+22%)	.328 (+24%)	.399 (+56%)	.727 (+42%)	1443.4
1962	CIN	NL	114	288	41	81	15	4	12	57	3	24	38	0.281	.257 (+9%)	.326 (+3%)	.393 (+24%)	.719 (+14%)	685.2
1963	CIN	NL	22	32	5	8	3	0	2	9	0	1	5	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	PIT	NL	88	237	26	63	6	3	10	36	0	22	28	0.266	.246 (+8%)	.308 (+6%)	.371 (+19%)	.680 (+13%)	0.0
1964	PIT	NL	114	297	35	81	14	2	16	66	0	26	57	0.273	.250 (+9%)	.312 (+5%)	.377 (+31%)	.690 (+19%)	954.2
1965	PIT	NL	73	121	7	34	1	0	5	16	0	8	26	0.281	.245 (+14%)	.310 (+6%)	.371 (+11%)	.682 (+9%)	179.4
1966	PIT	NL	64	56	5	12	1	0	1	6	0	4	10	0.214	.248 (-14%)	.309 (-14%)	.376 (-24%)	.685 (-19%)	-178.3

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1961	WS	CIN	4	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	2	10	2	0	0
OF	706	641	955	44	37	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1954	PIT	OF	83	73	127	10	5	2
1955	PIT	C	2	2	8	2	0	0
1955	PIT	OF	71	64	104	11	6	3
1956	PIT	OF	1	1	3	0	0	0
1957	CIN	C	2	0	2	0	0	0
1957	CIN	OF	24	21	38	0	0	0
1958	CIN	OF	101	95	154	5	5	2
1959	CIN	OF	98	94	180	5	4	3
1960	CIN	OF	32	25	41	1	4	1
1961	CIN	OF	44	36	53	2	3	0
1962	CIN	OF	73	65	89	7	3	1
1963	CIN	OF	7	6	5	0	0	0
1963	PIT	OF	64	59	70	2	3	0
1964	PIT	OF	78	76	59	0	1	0
1965	PIT	OF	26	24	27	1	3	0
1966	PIT	OF	4	2	5	0	0	0