Jerry Lynn

Born: 4/14/1916 in Scranton, PA, USA

Died: 9/25/1972 in Scranton, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-19 | Final Game: 1937-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Jerome Edward Lynn

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Biography

Jerry Lynn, born in 1916, was a professional baseball player whose career was remarkably brief, spanning just one game on September 19, 1937. Despite the fleeting nature of his time in Major League Baseball, Lynn made a notable impact during his singular appearance, recording two hits in three at-bats. This impressive performance yielded a batting average of .667, underscoring his potential as a position player during an era when every opportunity was critical for players trying to establish themselves in the league. Lynn's brief stint occurred during a time when the game was characterized by the tail end of the deadball era, transitioning into a period that would soon embrace more offensive play. While his career may not have included the lengthy statistics often associated with more prominent players, his single-game record remains a testament to the unpredictability of baseball careers and the potential for greatness within even the shortest of tenures. Jerry Lynn's legacy, though limited in scope, reflects the rich tapestry of baseball history where every player, no matter how brief their time, contributes to the narrative of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	0.667	1.000	1.667	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — +141.1% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +94.7% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +151.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.667 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — +125.0% 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
1937	WSN	AL	1	3	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	0	4	3	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	WS1	2B	1	0	4	3	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	1