Lynn Brenton
Born: 10/7/1889 in Peoria, IL, USA
Died: 10/14/1968 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-08-10 | Final Game: 1921-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Lynn Davis Brenton
Biography
Lynn Brenton, born in 1889, was a right-handed pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1913 to 1921. Known for his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, Brenton finished his career with a record of 5-12 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. He struck out 52 batters while also securing 2 saves throughout his time in the league.
Brenton's playing career unfolded during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball period to the more offensive-minded styles of the 1920s. While he may not have garnered the same acclaim as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound reflected the evolving strategies of pitching at the time. After his retirement on July 4, 1921, Brenton remained a part of baseball history, serving as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that defined the game in its early decades.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 12 | 34 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 131.3 | 161 | 58 | 1 | 41 | 52 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | 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 | -452.6 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 18.3 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 4.91 | 677.2 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 1 | 8 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 60.0 | 80 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 4.05 | 1005.3 |
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 | 0.150 | 0.190 | 0.175 | 0.365 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CIN | NL | 17 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 0 | 6 | 49 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | CLE | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CLE | P | 11 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920 | CIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1921 | CIN | P | 17 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |