Mike Lynch

Born: 9/10/1875 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 4/2/1947 in Jennings Lodge, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-04-24 | Final Game: 1902-05-05

Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Lynch

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Biography

Mike Lynch, born in 1875, was a position player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball, playing from April 24, 1902, to May 5, 1902. Over the course of his short stint in the majors, Lynch participated in 7 games, where he accumulated 4 hits and recorded a batting average of .143. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs during his time on the field, Lynch's presence in the early 20th century baseball landscape is indicative of the era's transitional nature, as the game was beginning to evolve from the deadball period into a more offense-driven style. While Lynch's statistics may not reflect a long or impactful career, his participation in the game during its formative years contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history. The early 1900s were a time of change and adaptation, as players began to embrace new techniques and strategies that would shape the future of the sport. Lynch's brief appearance in Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	28	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.143	0.200	0.143	0.343	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 46.5% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.343 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — 48.5% 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
1902	CHC	NL	7	28	4	4	0	0	0	0	0	2	3	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	12	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1902	CHN	OF	7	0	12	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Center Field	7