Thomas Lynch

Born: 1863 in Peru, IL, USA

Died: 5/13/1903 in Peru, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-05 | Final Game: 1884-08-05

Bats: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Thomas S. Lynch

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Biography

Thomas Lynch, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in the sport, appearing in a single game on August 5, 1884. Playing during the formative years of Major League Baseball, Lynch's time in the league was emblematic of the challenges faced by many players during this early era. The mid-1880s was a period marked by the transition from amateur to professional play, and while Lynch's career statistics reflect limited opportunities—he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs with a batting average of 0.0—his presence on a Major League roster speaks to the spirit of the time, where many aspiring athletes sought to carve out a place in the growing sport. Despite the brevity of his career, Lynch's participation in a Major League game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His experience is a reminder of the many players who contributed to the game's evolution, even if they did not achieve lasting fame or prolific statistics. The era in which Lynch played laid the groundwork for future generations, highlighting the passion and dedication of players who were integral in shaping the sport we know today.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	7	2	1	3	2	2.57	0

Career ERA 2.57 vs. league average 3.11 across their career seasons — 17.3% better 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
1884	CHC	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	7.0	7	2	3	2	2.57	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1884	CHC	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
P	1	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CHN	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1884	CHN	P	1	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1
First Base	1