Walt Lynch, baseball player, 1922-1922

Walt Lynch

Born: 4/15/1897 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 12/21/1976 in Daytona Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-07-08 | Final Game: 1922-07-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Walter Edward Lynch

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Biography

Walt Lynch was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played as a position player for a brief stint in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a mere period from July 8, 1922, to July 17, 1922, during which he appeared in three games. Despite the short duration of his career, Lynch made an impact by recording one hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5. He did not record any home runs or runs batted in, nor did he attempt any stolen bases. Lynch's time in the majors came during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of play that would define the league in the coming years. Although his career was brief and his statistics modest, Lynch remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who sought their chance in the big leagues during the early 20th century. His legacy is a reminder of the countless athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, regardless of the length of their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 0.500 0.500 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — +75.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — +44.5% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — +25.9% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +34.6% 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
1922 BOS AL 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 1 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 BOS C 3 0 1 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Niagara University Lewiston NY 1916, 1917