Mike Lynch, baseball player, 1904-1907

Mike Lynch

Born: 6/28/1880 in Holyoke, MA, USA

Died: 4/2/1927 in Garrison, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-06-21 | Final Game: 1907-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Lynch

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Biography

Mike Lynch was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1904 to 1907. Born in 1880, Lynch made a name for himself during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the deadball era towards a time of greater offensive output. He showcased his talents primarily with a strong pitching repertoire that earned him a career record of 43 wins and 32 losses. Over his four-season career, Lynch maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.05, demonstrating his ability to keep opposing teams at bay. Lynch struck out a total of 292 batters, a noteworthy achievement that reflected his skill and effectiveness on the mound. While he recorded only three saves throughout his career, his contributions as a starting pitcher were significant during the early years of the 20th century. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach to pitching, Lynch's impact on the game resonated during an era marked by the evolving strategies of baseball, making him a notable figure in the annals of the sport’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
43 32 97 72 53 1 3 656.0 597 222 9 281 292 3.05 0

Career ERA 3.05 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
1904 PIT NL 15 11 27 24 24 1 0 222.7 200 67 91 95 2.71 2.66 (-2%) -2300.1
1905 PIT NL 17 8 33 22 13 0 2 206.3 191 87 107 106 3.79 2.82 (-35%) -2681.9
1906 PIT NL 6 5 18 12 7 0 0 119.0 101 32 31 48 2.42 2.68 (+10%) -291.1
1907 PIT NL 2 2 7 4 2 0 0 36.0 37 9 22 9 2.25 2.50 (+10%) -995.4
1907 NY1 NL 3 6 12 10 7 0 1 72.0 68 27 30 34 3.38 2.50 (-35%) -965.1

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
98 246 23 50 7 3 0 18 0 12 59 0.203 0.240 0.256 0.496 -637.0

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .305 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.496 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 20.2% 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
1904 PIT NL 28 87 6 20 4 2 0 8 0 4 28 0.230 .246 (-7%) .300 (-12%) .321 (avg) .622 (-6%) -104.8
1905 PIT NL 33 81 12 11 1 1 0 2 0 5 21 0.136 .248 (-45%) .307 (-39%) .322 (-46%) .629 (-43%) -532.3
1906 PIT NL 18 39 2 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.205 — — — — 0.0
1907 PIT NL 7 12 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1907 NY1 NL 12 27 2 8 2 0 0 8 0 1 4 0.296 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 97 72 38 168 10 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1904 PIT P 27 24 11 49 6 1
1905 PIT P 33 22 16 53 3 2
1906 PIT P 18 12 4 31 1 1
1907 PIT P 7 4 2 17 0 0
1907 NY1 P 12 10 5 18 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 97

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brown University Providence RI 1899, 1900, 1901, 1903