Lynn Brenton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1913-1921)
Lynn Brenton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1921 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 9 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 5-12 with a 3.97 ERA and 52 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1080.4.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 10/14/1968 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1913-08-10
- Last Game
- 1921-07-04
Full name: Lynn Davis Brenton
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 2 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 51.0 | 60 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 3.35 | 2.90 (-16%) | -464.0 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18.1 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 4.91 | 3.45 (-42%) | 651.3 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 1 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 60.0 | 80 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 4.05 | 4.02 (-1%) | 893.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 5 | 12 | 34 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 131.1 | 161 | 58 | 41 | 52 | 3.97 | — | 1,080 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .150 | .190 | .175 | .365 | 0 |
Career AVG .150 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 43.7% below league average.
Career OBP .190 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 42.2% below league average.
Career SLG .175 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 51.2% below league average.
Career OPS .365 vs. league average .688 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CLE | AL | 11 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 17 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 34 | 40 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 16 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
| Away | 20 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .107 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 54.0 | 56 | 15 | 17 | 27 | 2.50 |
| Away | 20 | 77.1 | 105 | 43 | 23 | 24 | 5.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-04 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-07-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-30 | CIN | PIT | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-26 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-17 | CIN | PHI | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-13 | CIN | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-30 | CIN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-05-30 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921-05-19 | CIN | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-04 | CIN | CHC | L | 6.1 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-07-02 | CIN | PIT | L | 1.1 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-30 | CIN | PIT | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921-06-26 | CIN | STL | L | 8.0 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-06-17 | CIN | PHI | W | 9.0 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1921-06-13 | CIN | BRO | L | 7.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1921-06-06 | CIN | BSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-30 | CIN | STL | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-30 | CIN | STL | — | 1.2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921-05-19 | CIN | BSN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
Lynn Brenton: the record in brief
Lynn Brenton's major league career runs from a debut on August 10, 1913 to a final game on July 4, 1921. The team column moves through the Cleveland Naps (1913), the Cleveland Indians (1915), and the Cincinnati Reds (1920 to 1921). At 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Brenton is listed as a pitcher. Brenton both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Brenton was born on October 7, 1889, in Peoria, IL, USA. Brenton died on October 14, 1968, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. The given name on file is Lynn Davis Brenton.
Across 34 games (15 starts), Brenton recorded 5 wins against 12 losses with a 3.97 ERA. The same table counts 52 strikeouts. Against a 3.34 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.97 mark was 19.0% worse. In 1915, one of the busiest seasons, Brenton posted a 3.35 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.90. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 1,080.4 for Brenton's career.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lynn Brenton
- What years did Lynn Brenton play?
- Lynn Brenton played in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1921.
- Was Lynn Brenton a pitcher?
- Yes. Lynn Brenton pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 52 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Lynn Brenton hit?
- Lynn Brenton hit 0 career home runs with 6 hits.
- What teams did Lynn Brenton play for?
- Lynn Brenton played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Indians (1913, 1915) and the Cincinnati Reds (1920–1921).
- What were Lynn Brenton's career stats?
- In 34 games, Lynn Brenton went 5-12 with a 3.97 ERA, 52 strikeouts, 131.1 innings pitched, and 2 saves.
- What position did Lynn Brenton play?
- Lynn Brenton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lynn Brenton and how much did he weigh?
- Lynn Brenton was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Lynn Brenton's career ERA?
- Lynn Brenton finished with a 3.97 career ERA, going 5-12 with 52 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Lynn Brenton have?
- Lynn Brenton recorded 52 career strikeouts.
- Is Lynn Brenton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lynn Brenton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.