Red Lynn, baseball player, 1939-1944

Red Lynn

Born: 12/27/1913 in Kenney, TX, USA

Died: 10/27/1977 in Bellville, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-25 | Final Game: 1944-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: Japhet Monroe Lynn

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Biography

Red Lynn, born in 1913, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1940s. Lynn’s career spanned from 1939 until his final game on October 1, 1944. He played in a challenging era marked by World War II, which significantly impacted the sport and its player rosters. During his time in the league, he showcased his skills primarily as a starting pitcher, amassing a career record of 10 wins and 8 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.95. Throughout his career, Lynn demonstrated a solid ability to strike out batters, totaling 85 strikeouts, and he contributed to his teams by earning 5 saves. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions during a tumultuous period in baseball history reflect the dedication and resilience of players of his time. Red Lynn's career, while relatively brief, was significant in the context of a sport that was adapting to the challenges of the era, and his legacy remains a testament to the competitive spirit of Major League Baseball during the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 8 85 7 4 1 5 184.7 175 81 12 85 85 3.95 0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — near 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
1939 DET AL 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 8.3 11 8 3 3 8.64 — 0.0
1939 NY1 NL 1 0 26 0 0 0 1 49.7 44 17 21 22 3.08 4.28 (+28%) -91.6
1940 NY1 NL 4 3 33 0 0 0 3 42.3 40 18 24 25 3.83 4.21 (+9%) -322.4
1944 CHC NL 5 4 22 7 4 1 1 84.3 80 38 37 35 4.06 3.57 (-13%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
85 41 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.146 0.167 0.171 0.337 0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 45.3% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career SLG .171 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 55.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.337 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 52.7% 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
1939 DET AL 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 NY1 NL 26 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1940 NY1 NL 33 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1944 CHC NL 22 29 4 6 1 0 0 2 0 1 4 0.207 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 85 0 10 29 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 DET P 4 0 1 1 0 0
1939 NY1 P 26 0 1 5 2 0
1940 NY1 P 33 0 1 3 0 0
1944 CHN P 22 0 7 20 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85