Tom Lynch

Born: 4/3/1860 in Bennington, VT, USA

Died: 3/28/1955 in Cohoes, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-08-18 | Final Game: 1885-06-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Thomas James Lynch

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Biography

Tom Lynch was a professional baseball player born in 1860, who played in the late 19th century, a time when the game was transitioning from its early formative years into a more organized sport. His career spanned from 1884 to 1885, during which he participated in a total of 42 games. Lynch recorded 41 hits and maintained a batting average of .258, showcasing his contributions at the plate despite not hitting any home runs throughout his brief career. He also collected 4 RBIs, reflecting his role as a reliable, if not power-hitting, position player during a period when offensive production was measured differently than in today's game. During his time in the major leagues, Lynch played within the context of a developing baseball landscape, characterized by the emergence of strategies and styles that would later define modern baseball. Although his time in the league was short-lived, Lynch’s participation in the early stages of professional baseball contributed to the growing popularity of the sport. His performance, while modest, was part of the larger narrative of baseball's evolution in the 1880s, a decade marked by the establishment of the National League and the rise of organized teams. Lynch's legacy, like many players of his era, reflects the foundations upon which the game would continue to build in the years to come.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	159	20	41	10	3	0	4	0	19	8	0.258	0.337	0.358	0.696	374.9

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career SLG .358 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +9.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.696 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	WIL	UA	16	58	6	16	3	1	0	5	0	0.276	.243 (+13%)	.278 (+19%)	.327 (+11%)	.606 (+15%)	132.2
1884	PHI	NL	13	48	7	15	4	2	3	4	5	0.312	—	—	—	—	132.2
1885	PHI	NL	13	53	7	10	3	0	1	10	3	0.189	.244 (-23%)	.287 (+10%)	.325 (-25%)	.613 (-8%)	-11.7